There are eight incorporated municipalities located in the County. The City of Graham, with a population of 11,190 is the County seat. The City of Burlington is the largest city with a population of 41,877. Sixty-eight percent of the County's population lives in an urban area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. The County Manager also serves as the budget officer to ensure that county departments adhere to the budget which is adopted annually by the Board of Commissioners.
All meetings are open to the public.
Serves in coordinating all voter registration and elections in Alamance County and the municipalities. Serves as an information base for the citizens of Alamance County in the areas of Agriculture, Home Economics, 4-H, and Community and Natural Resource Development. Coordinates the efforts of the local volunteer rescue squads and the countywide paramedic services. Administers the financial operation and maintains the official fiscal records of the county. Coordinates the efforts of the local volunteer fire departments, and also ensures that the county is in a state of preparedness for major disasters.