Finance Administration and Economic Development Committee

Mission Statement

The Finance Committee evaluates the County's current and future financial position, including the deliberation and recommendation of annual budgets to ensure sound financial decisions. This committee also coordinates Council's involvement with financial reporting and procedures and pursues the development of long-range (multi-year) budgets. 

External Responsibilities as Council's Representative

  • Accommodations Tax (2% State) Board
  • Airports Board
  • Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
  • Board of Assessment Appeals

Committee Assignments 2025-2027

Chairman
Mark Lawson

Vice-Chairman
Logan Cunningham

Members
Paula Brown
Gerald Dawson
Anna Maria Tabernik

Staff Support
Pinky Harriot, Chief Financial Officer
Hank Amundson, Special Assistant to the County Administrator/ Interim IT and Communications