Pender County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its county seat is Burgaw. The county was created in 1875 from New Hanover County.

The Pender County government is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting policy and providing direction to the County Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county is divided into five districts, each of which is represented by one commissioner. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and a Register of Deeds, which is responsible for maintaining public records.

The county also has a number of departments, including Planning and Inspections, Social Services, and Parks and Recreation.

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