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  2. Government

    1. Mayor & Council
      1. Advisory Boards
      2. Annual Budgets & Reports
      3. Council 101 - a Guide
      4. History of Elected Officials
      5. Proclamations & Letters of Recognition
      6. Public Hearings & Notices
      7. Strategic and Master Plans
        1. Clayton on the Move
        2. Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045
        3. Downtown Master Plan
    2. Meet the Mayor & Council
      1. Mayor Jody McLeod
      2. Mayor Pro Tem Andria Archer
      3. Councilmember Ruth Anderson
      4. Councilmember Porter Casey
      5. Councilmember Amanda Underwood
      6. Councilmember Gretchen Williams
    3. Advisory Boards
      1. Board of Adjustment
      2. Downtown Development Advisory Board
      3. Fire Department Advisory Board
      4. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
      5. Planning Board
      6. Public Art Advisory Board
      7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
    4. ADA Compliance
    5. Agendas & Minutes
    6. Budget & Performance
    7. Code of Ordinances
    8. FY 2026-2027 Town of Clayton Budget
    9. Strategic and Master Plans
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      Connect with Clayton Newsletter
    2. Communication & Outreach
      1. Contact Us
      2. Stay Connected
      3. Website Overview
        1. Accessibility
        2. Site Map
      4. Social Media Comment Policy
      5. Clayton Outage & Messaging System (COMS)
        Inclement Weather Updates & Resources
      6. Newsroom
        1. News Releases
        2. Media Facilitators
    3. Cultural Arts
    4. Development Services
      1. ePermits
      2. Fees and Charges
      3. Pre-Application Conferences
    5. Economic Development
      1. WHY Clayton
        1. Why Clayton
          1. Downtown Clayton
          2. Education & Workforce
          3. Healthcare
          4. Our Community
          5. Transportation
        2. About Us
        3. Clayton, NC - The Fastest Growing Town in the Fastest Growing County in North Carolina!
          Economic Development Strategic Plan
      2. Site Selectors
        1. Site Selectors
          1. Comprehensive Growth Plan
          2. Demographics
          3. Education & Workforce
          4. Incentives
          5. Location
          6. Projects & Development
          7. Retail Data
          8. Industry Presence
          9. Utilities
          10. Utilities & Infrastructure
        2. Incentives
        3. Projects & Development Map
      3. New & Existing Businesses
        1. Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045
        2. COVID-19 Business Resources
        3. Permits & Applications
        4. Unified Development Code
        5. Utilities
        6. Host a Special Event
        7. Engineering
      4. Connect
        1. Clayton Chamber of Commerce
        2. Downtown
        3. Contact Us
        4. Johnston County Economic Development Office
    6. Electric
      1. About Us
        Service Reliability
      2. Electric FAQs
      3. Equipment
      4. Service Outages
      5. Tree Trimming
      6. Report a Street Light Outage
      7. Save Money & Conserve Energy
      8. Who Do I Call?
        1. Light Installation Form
        2. Request Underground Installation
    7. Engineering
      1. Capital Projects
        1. E Main Street Sidewalk Connector - BL-0050
        2. Legend Park Remediation Project
        3. Town of Clayton Water Reclamation Program
        4. Clayton Connector and S. Robertson/Main Street Improvement (HL-0129)
        5. Main St Pedestrian Improvement Project (BL-0125)
        6. Blanche, O'Neil, and Ellington Improvement Project
      2. FAQ's
      3. Fiber Installation
      4. Private Development
        1. Fees & Charges
        2. Manual of Standard Specifications & Details
      5. Stormwater
        1. Inspection Forms
        2. Pollution Prevention
        3. Report a Stormwater Concern
        4. Stormwater Design Manual
        5. Stormwater Program
        6. Stormwater Projects
    8. Finance
      1. Accounts Payable & Payroll
        Direct Payment
      2. Annual Budgets & Reports
        Credit Ratings & Bond Information
      3. Awards
      4. Comprehensive List of Fees
      5. Procurement
        1. Bidding Opportunities
          1. NC Electronic Vendor Portal
          2. Construction Bidding Opportunities
        2. Bids
        3. Directory
        4. Minority & Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
        5. Surplus
        6. Vendor Information
        7. Vendor Package
      6. Taxes & Fees
    9. Fire Department
      1. About Us
        1. Annual Report
        2. FAQs
        3. Fire Equipment
        4. Fire Stations
        5. History
        6. ISO Fire Rating
        7. Mission, Vision, Values
        8. Newsroom
        9. Strategic Plan
      2. Careers
        1. Firefighters Relief Fund
        2. Recruitment & Job Opportunities
          Training
      3. Services
        1. Child Seat Safety Checks
        2. Fire Inspections
        3. Smoke Alarm Installation Program
      4. Community Engagement
        1. Fire Safety and Prevention
          1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm FAQ
          2. Holiday Cooking
          3. Preventing Clothes Dryer Fires
          4. What to Do after the Fire is Out
        2. Tours & Visits
      5. Contact
        1. Fire Reports
        2. Johnston County Emergency Services
    10. Human Resources
      1. Benefits
      2. FAQ's
      3. Hiring Process
      4. Job Openings
      5. Policies & Procedures
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
    11. Inspections
    12. Library
      1. Books & Media
        1. Search the Catalog
        2. eBooks and Digital Media
        3. Suggest a Purchase
        4. Local Author Collection
        5. Library of Things
          1. Technology Lending
          2. Seed Library
      2. Events
      3. Services
        1. Get a Library Card
        2. Computers & Printing
        3. Book Delivery Program
        4. Meeting & Study Rooms
        5. Reading Services
        6. Youth Services
          1. For Kids
          2. For Teens
        7. Community Information
          1. Community Resources
          2. Tax Forms
      4. Resources
        1. Local History & Genealogy
          1. Local History Collection
          2. Research Requests
        2. NC Live Databases
        3. Business Resources
      5. About Us
        1. Hours and Contact Information
        2. Policies
        3. Library History
        4. Library Renovation Project
        5. Support Your Library
          Friends of the Library, Inc.
    13. Parks & Recreation
      1. About Us
      2. Programs & Events
        1. Athletics
          1. Winter Youth Athletics
          2. Spring Youth Athletics
          3. Fall Youth Athletics
          4. Adult Athletics
          5. Athletic Sponsorship Opportunities
          6. Journey League
        2. Classes & Programs
        3. Clayton Youth Council
        4. Community Events
          Merry Municipal Hot Cocoa with Santa
        5. Group Fitness Classes
        6. Gym Schedule
        7. Memberships
        8. Program Guide
        9. Register for Programs
        10. Summer Camp
        11. Tennis Schedule
        12. East Clayton Community Park Turf Field Schedule
        13. Johnston County Senior Games
      3. Parks & Facilities
        1. Clayton Community Center
        2. Clayton Community Park
        3. Clayton High School
        4. Donald "Clyde" Sinclair Park
        5. East Clayton Community Park
        6. East Clayton Disc Golf Course
        7. East Clayton Dog Park
        8. Greenways & Trails
          Greenway Alerts: Closures and Detours
        9. Harmony Playground
          The Building of Harmony Playground
        10. Legend Park
        11. Municipal Park
        12. River Walk on the Neuse
        13. Shelter & Field Rental
      4. Volunteer
      5. FAQs
    14. Planning
      1. Advisory Boards
        1. Board of Adjustment
        2. Downtown Development Advisory Board
        3. Planning Board
        4. Town Council
      2. Code Enforcement - Nuisance and Zoning
        1. Common Code Violations
        2. Complaints
        3. Yard Sales
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Engineering & Inspections FAQs
      5. FAQs
      6. Historic Preservation
      7. Maps & GIS
        1. Active Development Map
        2. Clayton Address Lookup Map
        3. Clayton GIS Public Web App Map
        4. Future Land Use Map
        5. Project & Development Map
        6. Public Utilities Map
        7. Street Maintenance Map
        8. Transportation Planning Map
        9. Zoning & Town Limits Map
      8. Permits & Applications
      9. Projects & Development
      10. Public Meetings & Hearings
      11. Strategic and Master Plans
      12. Technical Review Committee (TRC) Meetings
      13. Unified Development Ordinance
    15. Police Department
    16. Police Department
      1. About Us
        In Memoriam
      2. Community Outreach
        1. Active Shooter Course
        2. Community Security Assessment
        3. Crime Prevention
        4. Safe Exchange
        5. Teen Academy
      3. Divisions
        1. Administrative Division
          1. Accreditations & Awards
          2. Annual Report
        2. Patrol Division
        3. Special Operations Division
          1. Animal Control
          2. K9 Unit
      4. Law Enforcement Careers
      5. How Do I…
        1. Complaints / Compliments
        2. False Alarm & Alarm Registration
        3. FAQs
        4. Fingerprint Services
        5. Golf Cart Registration
        6. Helpful Links and Resources
        7. Information & Paying a Parking Ticket
        8. Police Reports
        9. Solicitor and Precious Metals Permits
    17. Public Works
      1. Call 811 Before You Dig!
      2. Cemeteries & Burial Records
      3. Maps & GIS
      4. Report a Concern
        1. Report an Animal Control Issue
        2. Report a Billing & Utilities Concern/ Inquiry
        3. Report a Code Violation
        4. Report a Damaged / Clogged Storm Drain
        5. Report a Garbage / Recycling / Yard Waste Concern
        6. Report a Pothole / Street Damage
        7. ​Report a Power or Water Outage
        8. Report a Problem on Trails, Parks / Greenways
        9. Report a Streetlight Outage
      5. Road Renaming
      6. Streets & Storm Drains
        Clear Drains
      7. Utilities & Billing
    18. Utilities & Payments
      1. View & Pay My Bill
      2. Customer Service Care Policy
      3. Utilities & Payments
        1. Clayton Utility Tracker
        2. Conserve & Save
        3. Customer Assistance
        4. Customer Care Policy
        5. FAQs
        6. Medical Seal Program
        7. Pay My Bill
        8. Payment Methods
        9. Start / Stop Service
        10. Waste Collection
          1. Solid Waste (Green Can) & Bulk Items (Curbside)
          2. Leaves & Limbs
          3. Recycling (Tan Can)
          4. Schedule
      4. Customer Information Form
      5. Customer Service Welcome Video
    19. Water Resources
      1. Backflow - Cross Connection
      2. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
      3. Hydrant Meter Assembly Program
      4. Irrigation
      5. Sewer Maintenance
      6. Drinking Water
      7. Water Quality and Wastewater Reports
      8. Lead and Copper Rule
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  4. Business & Development

    1. Development Services
      1. ePermits
      2. Fees & Charges
      3. Pre-Application Conferences
    2. Economic Development
      1. Connect
      2. Downtown
      3. New & Existing Businesses
      4. Site Selectors
      5. Why Clayton
    3. Engineering
      1. Capital Projects
      2. Construction Bidding Opportunities
      3. Development
      4. Stormwater
    4. Inspections
    5. Procurement
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Vendors
    6. Planning
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Code of Ordinances
      3. Projects & Development
      4. Town Plans
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  5. Our Community

    1. The Clayton Center
      1. About
        1. Our History
        2. Ticket Info
        3. Clayton Live App
        4. Directions & Parking
        5. Dining & Accommodations
        6. Support
      2. Shows
        1. Buy Tickets
        2. Box Office & Ticketing
        3. Know Before You Go
        4. Student Stage Series
          For Educators
        5. Dining & Accommodations
        6. Our Sponsors
        7. Volunteer
        8. Mailing List
      3. Calendar of Events
      4. Rentals
        1. Productions & Promoter Information
        2. Auditorium
        3. Business & Social Event Rentals
        4. Weddings
      5. Contact 
        1. Purchase Tickets
        2. OUR SPONSORS
          Volunteer
    2. Community Calendar
    3. Community Events
    4. Community News
    5. Downtown Clayton
      1. Visit Downtown
        1. About Us
        2. Art & Public Squares
        3. Downtown Map
        4. Downtown Parking
        5. Greenways & Trails
        6. Downtown Nightlife Guide
        7. Social District
      2. Events
        1. Christmas Village and Tree Lighting
        2. Clayton Christmas Parade
        3. Downtown Clayton Concert Series
          1. Downtown Concert 1
          2. Downtown Concert 2
          3. Downtown Concert 3
          4. Downtown Concert 4
          5. Downtown Concert 5
        4. Earth Day Clean-Up
        5. Farmers Market
        6. Harvest Festival 
        7. Juneteenth Celebration
        8. Small Business Saturday
        9. Square to Square Street Festival
        10. Veterans Recognition Ceremony
        11. Planned Event Road Closures
        12. Frequently Asked Event Questions
        13. Christmas In Clayton
      3. Doing Business
        1. Clayton Chamber of Commerce
        2. Downtown Master Plan
        3. Facade Grants
        4. Historic Preservation
        5. Host A Special Event
        6. Utilities
        7. Vibrancy Grants
      4. Connect
        1. Downtown Development Advisory Board
        2. News
        3. Volunteer
    6. Library
      1. Books and Media
      2. Events
      3. Programs & Services
    7. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks & Facilities
      2. Programs & Events
    8. Public Art
      1. About Us
      2. Sculpture Trail
        1. Call for Artists (2025)
        2. Inaugural Sculpture Trail
        3. 2nd Annual Sculpture Trail
        4. 3rd Annual Sculpture Trail
          1. Blue Cube
          2. Duplexity
          3. Fiddle Frog
          4. In Motion
          5. Mother & Child
          6. Reincarnation
          7. Spirit Tree
          8. Sunrise, Sunset
          9. Up, Up & Away
        5. 4th Annual Sculpture Trail
          1. Bare Bones
          2. Farmstead
          3. Fly Me To The Moon
          4. Harlequin
          5. Harmonious Balance
          6. In Motion
          7. In Motion 3
          8. Last Dance
          9. Life
          10. Oasis
          11. Tree
        6. 5th Annual Sculpture Trail
        7. 6th Annual Sculpture Trail
        8. 7th Annual Sculpture Trail
        9. 8th Annual Sculpture Trail
        10. 9th Annual Sculpture Trail
        11. 10th Annual Sculpture Trail
        12. 11th Annual Sculpture Trail
      3. Murals
      4. Community Projects
        1. Art in Schools
        2. Downtown Tree Sweaters
        3. Greenway Art
        4. Other Community Art
        5. Sculpture Trail
      5. Connect
        1. Public Art Advisory Board
        2. Clayton Visual Arts
        3. Meet The Artists
        4. Musical and Theatrical Events
    9. Stay Connected
      Connect with Clayton Newsletter
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Advisory Board Position
      2. Bidding Opportunities
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Fire Inspections
      5. Permits
      6. Construction Bidding Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. Fire Department
      3. Law Enforcement
      4. Mayor & Council
      5. Report a Concern
    3. Host
      Special Event
    4. Locate
      1. The Clayton Center
      2. Cemeteries & Burial Records
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Greenways & Trails
      5. Library
      6. Maps & GIS
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Town of Clayton Holiday Schedule
    5. Services
      1. Business Development
        1. Building Permits
        2. Business & Development
        3. Downtown Clayton
        4. Inspections
        5. Property Taxes
      2. Other Services
        1. Cemeteries & Burial Records
        2. Clayton Chamber of Commerce
        3. Johnston County
        4. Johnston County Senior Services & Transit (JCATS)
        5. Library
        6. Parks & Recreation
        7. Vehicle Taxes & Registration
      3. Utilities & Billing
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Garbage, Recycling, Leaves & Limbs Service
      2. Library Card
      3. Recreation Classes & Programs
      4. Utilities
    7. Submit
      1. Parking Ticket Payment
      2. Police Officer Complaint / Compliment
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Utility Bill Payment
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      CivicPlus Best Practices
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    4. ADA Compliance
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    1. Pay My Bill
    2. FAQs
    3. Payment Methods
    4. Utilities & Billing
    5. Business
      1. COVID-19 Business Resources
        1. Business Assistance
        2. Clayton Chamber Foundation Small Business Grant
        3. COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Lending
        4. How to Use the Sidewalk to Expand Business Capacity in Downtown
        5. Update Us on Your COVID-19 Plans
        6. State & National Retail Merchant Association Help
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