Departments

Administration
The administrative offices include the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk and Communications Officer. The City Manager provides an avenue for the citizens to communicate with the government of Roxboro. The Assistant City Manager assists the City Manager in planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the City. The Communications Officer performs a variety of administrative duties and is responsible for assisting the City Manager in the over-all administration of the City. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council, prepares all materials for City Council meetings and is the custodian of all city records.

Finance
Handles all collections. Including water and sewer bill payments, privilege licenses, new water connections, assessments, all permit fees, and any type of collections concerning City of Roxboro fees and services. Other functional areas of the department are accounts payable, payroll, utility billing and budgeting.

Fire & Rescue Department
Provides fire and rescue services for the City of Roxboro and Person County. Roxboro has two fire stations located on the north and south ends of the city and one station in town which serves as an administration station for the Chief, Deputy Chief, and Captains of each shift.

Human Resources
The Human Resources Department performs a variety of tasks in updating, implementing, and complying with human resources requirements for the City. This department maintains all employee records. All employment positions within the City are handled through the Human Resources Department.

Planning & Development
The mission of the department is to engage in responsible and responsive planning to enhance the quality of life in the community by promoting the wellness of neighborhoods, protecting property values by encouraging compatible development, and providing for the future growth and stability of the City of Roxboro.

Staff provides professional planning expertise to the City Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, developers, surveyors, citizens, etc. on short and long range land use, zoning, subdivision provisions, watershed management, flood damage prevention and neighborhood revitalization (e.g., public nuisance abatement, minimum housing standards, abandoned/vacant structures).

Police Department
Consists of three divisions: Patrol, Criminal Investigation and Animal Control. The Police Department is responsible for the safety and welfare of all the citizens of Roxboro. They work in connection with the Person County Law Enforcement Center and other agencies within the State as needed.

Public Services & Facilities
Consists of Public Services Administration, Public Works, Public Utilities, Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. This department is responsible for many of the city services, such as garbage collection, water and sewer line installation and maintenance and street repair.

Purchasing & Safety
This department is responsible for providing all City departments and employees with needed materials, equipment, supplies, and services in an efficient and economical manner getting the most value for the tax dollar. Also included are ongoing safety training programs and monthly site inspections. The employee safety review committee is under this department and meets on a monthly basis to review all reported accidents. The bidding process for city supplies and selling of surplus items are handled within this department too.