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Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for the implementation of polices established by the County Commissioners.  In that role, the County Manager coordinates and monitors the activities of the various County departments, implements budgets, oversees County finances, provides public information, interacts with other governments and advocates County positions, prepares grant applications, and makes policy recommendations to the Commissioners.

Board of Elections
The Board of Elections conducts elections in Camden County. There is a 3-member Board that meets once a month and a Director that provides for the day-to-day administration of the office and conducts elections.

Clerk of Court

Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center serves as the Gateway to Camden County and northeastern North Carolina. Approximately 500,000 travelers use the facility each year. Staff serves as Ambassadors for the region and state. This is the only such facility in the US greeting visitors by both a major highway and historic waterway. The Dismal Swamp Canal is the oldest continually operating waterway in the country, serving as part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Staff assists with travel planning, highway conditions, emergency management, group tours, school groups, historical presentations, information packets, etc.

Emergency Services

Finance
Contact this office for County financial information.

Parks and Recreation
Established in May 2006, the department is currently developing and coordinating a wide variety of programs within the county. It is the goal of the department to offer fun and enjoyable activities for all ages. If you have any comments or suggestions for new programs or would like to teach in your spare time, please feel free to give the department a call.

Personnel
The Personnel Department is responsible for recruitment, position classification, maintaining employee files, benefits, training, and safety. The Personnel Office is located in the Administration Building.

Planning and Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement and Planning Department  conducts long-range planning for the County and implements all zoning, subdivision, building inspection, nuisance abatement and housing code enforcement functions.  In addition, department staff assists people who want information about future development (personal, neighborhood, or countywide) and those who are looking to open businesses in Camden County.  Department staff assist both the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment in their work.

Public Works
The Public Works Department serves Camden County from Burnt Mills Tank to Camden Point and from Currituck County to Elizabeth City. They are responsible for operation and maintenance of the reverse osmosis water treatment plant, distribution system, installation of new services, reading meters, inspection of new connections, locating water mains, service calls, etc.

Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds Office has the responsibility of protecting the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and safekeeping of large numbers of public records. These records may include, but are not limited to real property documents, power of attorneys, leases, plats, certificates of birth, marriage, death, and military discharges. This office issues marriages licenses and gives the oath of office to notary publics.

Sheriff

Senior Center
The Camden Senior Center is a community Focal Point on Aging. It is a place where senior citizens can meet, receive services and participate in activities that will affirm their dignity and self worth. In this warm and homey atmosphere the center staff creates opportunities for senior citizens to apply their wisdom, insight and exercise their skills.

The Camden Senior Center plays an integral role as a resource for the entire community and assists other agencies in serving senior adults. Our Center programs consist of a variety of individual and group services and activities. We are try to create an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life and develop innovative approaches to aging issues.

Social Services
The Department of Social Services administers all federally mandated programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance, Crisis and LIEAP. Childcare, Adoptions and Foster Care services are also provided. They assess child abuse and neglect, and offer help to support and preserve families. They offer services such as Adult Protective Services, Adult Placement Services and Guardianship Services.

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