More About the
Town of Southern Shores
The Town of Southern Shores , NC was incorporated in 1979. The area encompassed by the town -- approximately one mile by four miles, located north of US Route 158 and south of Duck, and between the Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Currituck Sound -- was a real estate development of the Kitty Hawk Land Company. A Southern Shores Civic Association, initially established by the developer, was instrumental in obtaining the Town's municipal incorporation. The first Town Council, appointed after its incorporation by the state legislature, drew its membership from the Civic Association.
Southern Shores is a town of volunteers with volunteers often augmenting Town Staff. This tradition dates back to the early days when a volunteer pothole crew repaired the roads, now a task routinely maintained by the Public Works Department.
Go to Emergency to get information on the Town Emergency Management Team.
Town Government Today
A Mayor-Council form of government was adopted at the time of incorporation and was changed in April 2004 to Council-Manager. Town staff includes a Town Manager, Town Clerk, Executive Assistant, Finance & Personnel Officer, and Administrative Specialist.
The Code Enforcement/ Building Inspections Department is comprised of an Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, Permit Officer and Fire Inspector. The Public Works Department is based in the Public Works building behind the South Fire Station on S. Dogwood Trail. The Town Council members serve without pay. Go to Public Documents to see minutes, ordinances, etc.
The Police Department consists of a Chief, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, an Administrative Assistant, five Patrol Officers, and a Police Chaplain.
The Fire Department is a private corporation staffed by volunteers and under contract to the Town. Surf Rescue & Lifeguard services are contracted to the Town for the summer season.
Please e-mail, telephone or fax us with your questions and comments on Town matters. The Town Hall Office is open Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. We are always happy to hear from you and try to respond to questions promptly .
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