The Mayor is the highest elected official in
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint o ...
. Since the city's incorporation in 1783, Charleston's chief executive officer has been elected directly by qualified voters, except for the years 1867–1868, when mayors were appointed by Federal officials. The position was known as ''intendant'' until 1836, and has been known as "mayor" since that time. In 2012, the annual mayoral salary was $162,815.90.
Intendants and Mayors of Charleston, South Carolina
See also
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Timeline of Charleston, South Carolina
The following is a timeline of the history of Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
18th–19th centuries
* 1680 – Settlement of English immigrants, mostly from Barbados, relocates from Albemarle Point to site of future Charles Town.
* 1681 – ...
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