Town Mission: "Learning, serving, and working together to build a community where everyone can thrive."
Town Manager's Responsibilities
Ted Voorhees was appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Council to serve as Town Manager effective August 11, 2025. The Manager's Office Team is responsible for carrying out policy decisions of the Mayor and Council and for overseeing the delivery of all Town services.
The primary responsibility of the Town Manager’s Office is to assure that the laws of the State and
the ordinances, resolutions, policies, and regulations of the Council are faithfully executed.
In accord with policy direction by the Council, the Manager’s Office directs, coordinates, and
evaluates the performance of Town services; and provides staff support to the Council. Duties of
the Town Manager’s Office include:
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Attendance at all meetings of the Town Council and recommendations for adoption of such measures as shall be deemed expedient.
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Preparation of reports to Council from time to time on the affairs of the Town and ensuring that the Council is fully advised of the Town’s financial condition and its future financial needs.
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Budget and capital improvements program recommendations in accordance with the schedule adopted by the Town Council.
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Comprehensive and clear staff reports on all items placed on the Council’s agenda.
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Supervision of all work of department heads, officers and employees of the Town, as administrative head of the Town.
Town Policies