The Mayor of the Town of Maxton is an elected position and serves as the official head of the Town. The Mayor presides over Council meetings serves as the chief representative of the people.

The mayor establishes laws that are meant to benefit the people of the community, appoints officials, and carries out various administrative duties for the town.

Christopher Bethea-McDougal was elected Mayor of the Town of Maxton in November 2023 and his four-year term expires in November, 2027.

He can be contacted via telephone at (910) 844-5231 or via email at mayor@ci.maxton.nc.us