The County Manager is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of Chatham County government.

Among his duties are the following:
(1) to ensure that the governing board's policies are carried out,
(2) assist in developing those policies and other goals,
(3) provide administrative leadership to the departments of county government,
(4) develop and present an annual budget, and
(5) strive for efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in the delivery and funding of services.