Departments

The Town has several responsibilities that are assigned to various committees and departments.  To learn more about the specific committees, please visit the Government tab of this website and review the description, meeting dates, and times of the committees.  Each committee is chaired by a Council Member who is appointed by the Mayor.  These include the Ways & Means, Communications, Public Safety, and Environmental Committees.  There is also a Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals as required by State Law.  

In addition there are five departments which include Administration, Public Works, Finance, Wildlife, and Planning & Zoning.  These departments perform the day to day duties of the Town.  

The Town's organizational chart is illustrated below.  Please select the link to view the chart.  For more information on the Town's departments, or to volunteer for a committee please contact Town Hall at 843-768-9166.  

Town of Kiawah Island's Organizational Chart