Greenville County Answer Book

Question:

What is the procedure for making public appearances at a Council Meeting?

Answer:

There will be two separate groups of appearances. The first group of appearances will be reserved for those individuals whose topic of discussion is reflected on the current agenda for the evening's meeting. These appearances will precede Public Hearings.

The second group of appearances will be for any item of interest to the citizen, except for those items that have previously had a public hearing. These appearances will precede Requests and Motions.

The allotment of time for public comment is 30 minutes per meeting, not per appearance grouping, and no more than 5 minutes per individual.

Question:

When are County Council Elections held?

Answer:

Council elections are held every two years in November of even numbered years. Council members serve four year staggered terms. Contact the Election Office at (864) 467-7250 for further information.

Question:

What items will be discussed on the Agenda of the next Council/Committee session?

Answer:

The County Council Office, (864) 467-7115, has up-to-date information on Council Meetings and Council Committee agendas. Copies are available in the County Council Office for viewing on the day prior to, or the day of the meetings, and are also available through the Greenville County web site. Copies are also available at the meetings.

Question:

When are the minutes of the Council Meetings available?

Answer:

Minutes are available after they have been approved by County Council, usually at the subsequent regularly scheduled meeting. They are also available via the Greenville County Council web site.

Question:

When are the Council Meetings held?

Answer:

Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of each month in the County Council Chambers, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC. Council Committees meet at various times. Call the Council office or check the County Council web site for exact dates and times.

Question:

Who are the County Council members?

Answer:

The Council is made up of a total of 12 members representing 12 single member districts. Council members are elected for four year terms. Contact the Council office at (864) 467-7115 for check the County Council web site for current member names.

Question:

What are the qualifications for running for County elective office?

Answer:

To run for County Council, the following general criteria must be met:

must be a United States citizen;
must reside in the district they are running for;
and must be a registered voter.

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