General Government

Mission & Vision

The Town of Danville's mission statement is to deliver superior municipal services that make people's lives better.

Our Goals

Celebrate community through family oriented special events
Engage and communicate with residents and businesses effectively
Keep residents, businesses and property safe
Promote and support economic vitality and growth
Protect our environment, preserve our history and retain the Town's special character
Provide opportunities that support residents' growth and enrichment
Provide well‐maintained public facilities
Represent and promote Danville's best interests

Appointed Positions

To carry out its policies, the Town Council appoints the following:

Town Manager

The Town Manager is the chief advisor to the Town Council and the community's professional administrator, responsible for all day-to-day operations and service delivery. To help manage the organization, the Town Manager appoints a team of department heads who are responsible for the management of the Town's departments such as:

Community Development
Development Services
Finance
Maintenance
Police
Recreation

City Attorney

The City Attorney is the legal advisor to the Town Council and staff, providing:

General Legal Advice on Town Business
Handling Property Transactions
Preparing Ordinances, Contracts, Resolutions and Opinions
Representing the Town in Legal Actions
Supervising Assessment District Proceedings

Advisory Commissioners

Advisory commissioners serve as advisors to the Town Council. Commissions were established to research and discuss community issues and make recommendations to the Town Council. The community is served by several commissions / committees.

General Government Service Areas

General Government consists of the following program areas, which are responsible for administering the overall direction of Town government and providing internal support services. View our Town organizational chart (PDF).