The purpose of a local government is to
provide services to the citizens of a community and to
protect public interests. A seven-member council,
headed by an elected Mayor, governs Pearisburg. Each
member serves a four-year term. A Town Manager is
hired by the council to see the day-to-day operation of
these services and to implement the policies of the council.
Services provided by the Town of Pearisburg include police
and fire protection, public water delivery and sewer
treatment, street maintenance, library and recreation,
planning and administrative services.