The mayor and commissioners serve part time and are chosen through townwide nonpartisan elections.

• The mayor is elected to a two-year term. 
• The five commissioners are elected to staggered four-year terms.

The mayor:

• Leads and moderates town board meetings.
• Calls special meetings.
• Declares states of emergency for the town.
• Facilitates problem-solving and policy changes.
• Acts as the head of the town for ceremonial purposes.

The state requires a clerk for each city, town and county. The town manager appoints the town clerk, who works closely with Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. The clerk:

• Prepares meeting agendas.
• Gives legal notice of meetings.
• Records meeting minutes.
• Maintains official town records.
• Codifies town ordinances.

Contact the clerk for public records and proclamation requests and for requests to add an item to the town board's agenda.

The Board of Commissioners typically meets twice monthly, with regular meetings on the second Monday and work sessions on the fourth Monday. All meetings are open to the public.

See agenda packets and minutes on the town's meetings site.

• 2024 and 2025 Committee Assignments
• 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule

The town does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. See the Americans with Disabilities Act Policy page.

Town Calendar