ORD 2026-16 Restructuring of the Tourism Dept to Incorporate Greeneway Operations, Staff, Facilities, and Programs AdoptedORDINANCE NO. 2026-16
AUTHORIZING A RESTRUCTURING OF THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT TO INCORPORATE
GREENEWAY OPERATIONS, STAFF, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina and the Ordinances of the City of
North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to City Council a balanced budget for
the budget year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a restructuring of the Tourism Department is
necessary to incorporate Greeneway operations, facilities, staff, and programs into the Department and
to provide a unified management structure for tourism, recreation, events, and visitor-serving facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that adjustments to certain position classifications and
pay grades are necessary to reflect the expanded duties and responsibilities associated with this
restructuring; and
WHEREAS, this restructuring is to be accomplished within available appropriations as
authorized by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire for the organizational and compensation
changes authorized herein to become effective with the pay period beginning July 28, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED AND
BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
Section I. The City Council hereby authorizes a restructuring of the Tourism Department as
follows:
Department Current Position Current
Grade Proposed Position Proposed
Grade
Tourism Tourism Manager 33 Tourism Director 38
Tourism Tourism & Marketing Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Events Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Center Program Coordinator 10 Tourism Facilities Coordinator 12
In addition, responsibility for the Greeneway Division, including the Greeneway Coordinator
position, two Grounds Worker III positions, associated facilities, programs, equipment, and
operational responsibilities, shall be transferred to the Tourism Department with no change in
position classification or pay grade.
Section II. That in all other respects, except as hereby and heretofore restructured, the budgeted
positions for the City of North Augusta for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, shall remain in full force and effect.