Town of Bluffton

The Town of Bluffton is located in Beaufort County, the southernmost coastal county in South Carolina. It is situated on a high bluff overlooking the May River, a pristine waterway that has strongly contributed to the Town's history and continued success. Bluffton is located just 12 miles west of Hilton Head Island, SC and approximately 20 miles northeast of Savannah, GA.

The town of Bluffton was established in 1825, incorporated in 1852 and adopted a Council-Manager form of government in 1999. The Council-Manager form of government consists of an elected Town Council, which is responsible for policy making, and a professional Town Manager, appointed by the council, who is responsible for administration.

The Town Manager provides policy advice, directs the daily operations of town government, handles personnel functions and is responsible for preparing the budget.

Town Council is comprised of a mayor and four council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. Town council members serve at-large, which enables all voters the opportunity to vote on a candidate for each seat. Town elections occur every two years.

There are over 100 employees who work for the Town of Bluffton, providing a wide range of services. There are 7 principal functional areas of the Town, which are designed to provide governmental services in an efficient and effective manner, while promoting quality customer service: Executive; Police; Public Information; Growth Management; Finance/Administration; Engineering; and Human Resources.