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| Incorporated in the year 1891, Hartsville was originally known as the Town of Hartsville. In 1906, the Town of Hartsville altered and amended its Charter and changed officially to the City of Hartsville. In 1976, the City of Hartsville adopted the Council-Manager form of government pursuant to the Home Rule Statute, Act No. 283 of 1975. Under this form of government, the Mayor and City Council set policy to establish service standards and to guide the City's development. The Mayor presides over all Council meetings. Although City Council members devote a great deal of time guiding the City, they are not full-time employees. The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for daily operations through administration of the annual budget which is approved by City Council. All employees of the City report directly or indirectly to the City Manager, with the exception of the Municipal Judge and City Attorney. Both these positions, as well as the City Manager, are directly appointed by the City Council. Other appointees of Council include all Assistant and Administrative Judges. |
 Hartsville's original City Hall -- from Hartsville Museum postcard. |
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