The Town of Warsaw operates under the Council-Manager form of government, consistent with NC General Statute 160A-147, Part 2. Under this structure, the Board of Commissioners sets policy and selects the Chief Administrative Officer, the Town Manager.

In accordance with the Council-Manager form of government, the Town Manager implements the policies and priorities established by the Board of Commissioners. The Town Manager is the administrative head of the town government, and is responsible for the administration of all departments of the town government, and has the following duties:

• Appointing and suspending or removing all Town officers and employees in accordance with such general personnel rules, regulations, policies, or ordinances as the Board of Commissioners adopts.
  
  
• Directing and supervising the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the Town, according to policies and direction set by the Board of Commissioners.
  
  
• Attending all meetings of the Board of Commissioners and recommending any measures deemed expedient.
  
  
• Ensuring that all laws of the State, the Town Charter, and the ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the Board of Commissioners are faithfully executed within the Town.
  
  
• Preparing and submitting the annual budget and capital program to the Board of Commissioners.
  
  
• Annually submitting to the Board of Commissioners and making available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Town at the end of the fiscal year.
  
  
• Making any other reports that the Board of Commissioners may require concerning the operations of Town departments, offices, and areas subject to his direction and control.
  
  
• Performing any other duties that may be required or authorized by the Board of Commissioners.