Administration Department

Administration, which operates from the Town Hall located at 2 Bridge Road, includes the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Finance Director and Executive Secretary who perform the management and support services necessary for the Town’s daily operating activities; liaisoning with the Town’s elected and appointed officials, other government officials and representatives, and other Town staff; administering and ensuring compliance with Town ordinances, policies and regulations; responding to calls and correspondence, maintaining the Town’s financial, legal, and governmental activities; and providing information and responding to the requests of the Town’s residents and the general public.

Joe Connolly
Town Manager
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• Responsible for the administrative management and coordination of all Town departments (Administration, Building, Public Safety, and Public Works), the South Martin Regional Utility and the Beach Protection District
• Responsible for the enforcement of all Town laws, regulations, ordinances and implementing policies
• Provides liaison and coordination with the Mayor and Town Commission, Town Boards and Committees, and the residents regarding Town business and matters of importance to the Town
• Liaison with federal, state and local governments on Town matters and matters of mutual interest

Gwen Carlisle
Town Clerk
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• Provides administrative support to the Town Manager, attends all meetings of the Town Commission, Boards and Committees, and produces official minutes of those meetings
• Acts as Human Resources Officer for the Town, including administration of health, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as the pension programs
• Responsible for all Town records, including attesting to all contracts and official documents, recording documents with Martin County , and retaining records in accordance with the Florida State Statutes
• Responsible for depositing Town funds in the appropriate financial institution

Cynthia R. Sementelli
Finance Director
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• Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for the Town, Beach Protection District and South Martin Regional Utility
• Responsible for daily accounting needs, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Responsible for financial reporting including federal, state, local and management reports
• Responsible for the investment and cash management of Town funds

Carol Hazel
Executive Secretary/Communications Director
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• Assists the Town Manager, Town elected and appointed officials and other Town staff with day-to-day administrative activities, reports, special projects and correspondence
• Serves as the receptionist answering phone calls, requests and greeting guests and visitors
• Opens and sorts incoming mail
• Produces the Town Newsletter