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Under the Council-Manager form of government, the Administration Department supports the role of the Town Manager in implementing policy decisions of the Council.
Along with the Administrative Support Specialist, the Administration Department includes:
Town Administration is responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activity of all Town functions and departments. From handling human resources functions, providing administrative support to the Town Manager, coordinating with Council in regards to agendas and meetings, processing payroll and a variety of other support functions for the municipal government.
Town Manager, Kathryn Adams
Kathryn Adams was named as the Town Manager by the Oak Island Town Council on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
PICTURED (L to R): Kathryn Adams and Mayor Liz White signing the contract.
Adams previously served the Town in the roles of Assistant Town Manager / Finance Director, as well as Interim Town Manager.
Kathryn Adams has a distinguished 21+ year record of public service, including the position of Secretary of Administration under former North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory. Through her work in this role, Kathryn was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for Outstanding Public Service. Along with a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Adams has formerly served as Town Manager and Budget Director for municipalities in North Carolina and Florida, as well as has held executive level positions within other agencies.
She is an Oak Island resident and business owner, giving her a broad perspective of the issues experienced locally.
Monthly Department Reports
Each month, the various Town departments submit reports which are reviewed by the Town Council during their regular monthly meetings. The most recent monthly reports are available below. To view the Town Council meetings in which they are discussed, visit www.OakIslandNC.gov/MEETINGS.
Department Reports
Contact the Department
For assistance with any of the information listed, please contact the Department by calling 910-201-8015, or using the Staff Directory or Contact Form provided below.