channel, GTV11. They also can be viewed on
demand on the Town’s website, garnernc.gov.
(As of late 2017, staff were looking into the
possibility of also live streaming the regular
meetings on an online platform.)
The Council holds work sessions on the
last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., also in
the Council Chambers. In addition, special
meetings of the Council may be called.
Agendas for all meetings are posted on
garnernc.gov. Minutes of all meetings are
kept and recorded by the town clerk or
deputy town clerk. The minutes are then
presented to the Council for approval. The
minutes, as well as audio recordings of the
meetings and aforementioned videos, are
available at garnernc.gov.
The Council receives public comments at
the beginning of both regular meetings. Any
person wishing to speak may sign in prior
to the beginning of the meeting or submit a
request to the Town Clerk’s Offi ce by going
to garnernc.gov/government/town-council.
TOWN MANAGER
The Town Council appoints a town manager,
who is the administrative head of the Town
government. He or she is responsive to the
Council for the proper administration of the
affairs of the Town.
ADVISORY BODIES
The Town government is assisted by
volunteer citizen advisory boards,
commissions and committees. These bodies
include the Planning Commission, Board of
Adjustment, Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Resources Advisory Committee, Senior
Citizens Advisory Committee, Veterans
Advisory Committee and Downtown Garner
Association (formerly Garner Revitalization
Association). See the Citizen Engagement
section of this guide (page 13) for additional
details about these bodies.
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