Government

County Government

Sussex County is governed by five Sussex County Council members, each of whom represents a district apportioned on the basis of population. Each council person is elected for a four-year term. An appointed County Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations of the County government and reports directly to the County Council.

Georgetown, located near the geographical center of Sussex County, was created to function as the County seat in 1791. Georgetown is now the center of County government, and serves as home to the branch offices of many state and federal agencies. The mayor and council form of government is the most popular of municipal governments. In general, most municipalities control their own zoning, although zoning in several of the smaller towns is managed by the County Zoning Commission.

Official Sussex County Website

Other Government Links

• State of Delaware
• Delaware State Parks
• Fenwick Island State Park
• Delaware Economic Development Office
• DART First State Resort Transit Service

Town Offices

Bethany Beach

• 214 Garfield Pkwy.
• Bethany Beach, DE 19930
• 302-539-8011

Fenwick Island

• 800 Coastal Hwy.
• Fenwick Island, DE 19944
• 302-539-3011

Ocean View

• 32 West Ave.
• Ocean View, DE 19970

South Bethany

• 402 Evergreen Rd.
• South Bethany, DE 19930
• 302-539-3653