Alma D. Sierra has been appointed the new Clerk to Georgetown County Council. She replaces Theresa Floyd, who retired last month after serving in that role for nearly 30 years. 

A Georgetown native, Sierra attended Georgetown County Public Schools and holds an Associate’s Degree from Horry-Georgetown Technical College as well as a certificate in business. She is currently enrolled in courses for clerks to council offered through the College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities.

Sierra joined the county staff in July of 2023 as Deputy Clerk to Council and interned with Floyd for about six months prior. She was previously employed as a dance instructor, teaching students ages 2 through high school. She is a daughter of Josue and Alma Acosta Sierra. She is also an active member of Primera Asamblea de Dios Emmanuel.

The Clerk to Council supports the council in its legislative functions. This includes preparing meeting agendas, recording council proceedings and maintaining official records. The Clerk also attests to and certifies official documents, manages public notices and ensure compliance with relevant laws and ordinances

Sierra said she is excited to take over the role of Clerk to Council.

“I feel like civic engagement is really important. I’m glad to be able to help facilitate more communication between the community and its leaders.”