Government Summary

• Pitt County, the City of Greenville, and the Towns of Ayden, Bethel, Farmville, Winterville, and Grifton operate under the manager form of government.

• Electoral process of County and City is by districts or wards, assuring minority representation.

• County and Municipal governments are recognized for efficiency of operations, stable tax rates, expanding tax base and commitment to economic growth.

• Pitt County’s G.O. Bond Rating is AA+ (Fitch), AA (Standard & Poor’s), and Aa2 (Moody’s); City of Greenville’s Bond Rating is A+ (Standard & Poor’s) and AA (Moody’s).

• Expenditure of local county revenues, in order of magnitude, are: human services, education, public safety, and environmental protection.

• Expenditures of local revenues by the City of Greenville, in order of magnitude, are: public safety, public works, parks and recreation, and community development.

• The County and all major communities are involved in land-use planning and employ full-time staffs to prepare and plan for continued economic development.

• The County and the City are recognized for progressive leadership within the eastern region of North Carolina.