TOWN MANAGER RESIGNATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 12, 2026
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH ANNOUNCES TOWN MANAGER RESIGNATION AND FOLLOWING STEPS TOWN WILL TAKE

The Board of Aldermen of the Town of North Topsail Beach announced today the resignation of Town 
Manager Alice Derian, concluding her tenure leading the town’s administrative operations effective 
June 1, 2026.

Mayor Grant stated, “The Town has already begun the process of hiring both an interim and full-time 
manager. We will be interviewing interim candidates this week and have begun the process of 
recruiting a permanent replacement. Ms. Derian will continue in her role for the foreseeable future 
to ensure a smooth transition. We wish well in her new endeavor.”

The Board of Aldermen is working closely with the North Carolina League of Municipalities to find 
an Interim Town Manager to step in and ensure the continuation of smooth operations while the Board 
focuses on finding a permanent candidate to fill the role of Town Manager.

The Board of Aldermen will provide additional information regarding interim leadership and the 
process for selecting the next town manager at a later time.