Editing Ayden, North Carolina (section)

== Government structure ==

Ayden has used the council-manager form of government since 1957. Under this form of government, the Town Board of Commissioners is the final authority of most matters related to managing the government. The Town Board employs a Town Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the town. The mayor acts as the official head of the government and spokesperson of the Board. The mayor presides at all meetings of the Board and signs all documents authorized by the Board.<ref name=":0" />

The Mayor Pro-Tem is selected by each new board and assumes all duties and responsibilities of the mayor in their absence. The mayor and Town Board, together, are responsible for establishing the policies for the general operation of the town. The Town Board adopts ordinances, resolutions, budgets, authorizes contracts, and approves the financing of all town operations. The Board also appoints the Town Manager and Town Attorney, along with members of various boards and commissions.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.ayden.com/ayden-nc-history.asp |title=Ayden.com - Town of Ayden, North Carolina - History |accessdate=February 24, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222183033/http://www.ayden.com/ayden-nc-history.asp |archivedate=February 22, 2008 }}</ref>