Town Clerk

Town Clerk - Joleatha Chestnutt

The Town Clerk performs administrative and supervisory duties while serving as an organizational coordinator and point of contact in support of the Town Manager.

This position is responsible for the maintenance and safekeeping of all official municipal records of the Town of Ahoskie and for carrying out all clerk duties as required by law. Core responsibilities include recording and preparing the minutes of Town Council and other board meetings; indexing, filing, and preserving board proceedings in compliance with North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinances; preparing and publishing legal notices and advertisements; compiling agenda packets; maintaining records of appointments; researching information for the Town Council and Town Manager; and executing official documents.

The Town Clerk also assists in responding to public inquiries, provides back-up support for payroll, and addresses citizen requests regarding Town services. All duties are carried out in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Ahoskie, and the recognized responsibilities of Town Clerks across the state.

For more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office, Town of Ahoskie at (252) 332-5146, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.