General Statement on the Government

The Town of Yanceyville operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Yanceyville's Town Council is made up of four council members and a Mayor, elected at large by qualified voters. The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council and also serves as the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer and Budget Officer. The Town Manager manages and directs all daily operational activities of the town through direct communication with department heads. He oversees the activities and operations of the town including planning, directing, managing, personnel and clerk to the Town Council.

Other administrative offices include, Finance, Public Services and Utilities, Police and Public Safety, Human Resources, Planning and Development.
The Town Council works to bring infrastructure and development for the benefit of our citizens. Expanding water and sewer lines, a new municipal services building, a new passive park, and improvements to existing sewer lines are a few of the town's improvements providing incentive for growth and development. The Town also was awarded the NC STEPS grant for planning and development for a plan to enhance downtown improvement.