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The County Administrator serves the County Council as its agent in administrative matters. This position is appointed directly by the Council, and has administrative oversight over all operations of the County government with the exceptions of departments governed by elected officials and special districts. The County Administrator is responsible for coordinating departmental activities, studying administrative procedures and organization, and recommending changes to improve the operations of County government, reviewing budget requests and making recommendations to the Council. It is the responsibility of the County Administrator to effectively implement all decisions, policies, ordinances and motions made by the County Council. The County Administrator performs these responsibilities through the various department directors and administrative personnel who report directly to the County Administrator.

Administrator’s Office
201 Johnston Street
Kenneth F. Waggoner Building
St. George, SC 29477

County Administrator
Jason L. Ward
(843) 563-0100

Staff

Deputy County Administrator
Ashley Jacobs
(843) 563-0034

Assistant to the County Administrator
Sheryle Young
(843) 563-0100

Administrative Assistant
Susan Brickle
(843) 563-0103

News
  • Dorchester County Community Needs On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Dorchester County Council held a public hearing in Summerville for the Community Development Block Grant concerning Needs Assessment.
  • EMD to Host Storm Spotter Training On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department (EMD) will host Storm Spotter Training, conducted by the National Weather Service – Charleston.
  • Dorchester County Working to Repair Sewer Pipe Failure Yesterday a sewer main failure occurred at 216 Orangeburg Road in Dorchester County. It was determined that the failure resulted in a sanitary sewer overflow of approximately 6,000 gallons.
  • Loans Available for Drought Affected Farmers Eeligible family farmers affected by drought may qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance through October 7, 2013.
Last updated: 5/21/2013 1:17:59 PM