Barnwell County operates under a Council form of government.
The County Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the county. This position is appointed directly by Barnwell County Council and has administrative oversight over all operations of the County government with the exceptions of departments governed by elected officials.
The County Administrator is responsible for coordinating all departmental activities, studying administrative procedures and organization, and recommending changes to improve the operations of County government, reviewing budget requests and making recommendations to County Council. It is the responsibility of the County Administrator to effectively implement all decisions, policies, ordinances, and motions made by County Council.
For more information about Barnwell County Council, click here.
Barnwell County is a member of the South Carolina Association of Counties.
Barnwell County is a member of the National Association of Counties.