Village Manager
Christina Amos serves as the Manager for the Village of Marvin. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance to change Marvin's form of government, she had served as the Administrator since 2018. Before her tenure in Marvin, Ms. Amos served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Albemarle, where she spent three years managing 11 departments, 275 full time employees, and a $60 million budget.
Christina is a graduate of East Carolina University where she received her Masters of Public Administration. She also has Municipal Administration credentials from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Government. She is a credentialed manager through the International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) and a member of the NC City/County Manager’s Association (NCCMA).
10+ Years of Public Service
Education:
- 2022, Credentialed Manager, ICMA
- 2015, Graduate of NC Rural Economic Development Institute
- 2012, Graduate of UNC School of Government County and Municipal Administration
- 2010, Masters of Public Administration, Eastern Carolina University
- 2003, Bachelors of Arts, Pre-Law
Village Clerk & Assistant to the Manager
Austin W. Yow serves as the Village Clerk & Assistant to the Manager for the Village of Marvin. Austin is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he received his Masters of Public Affairs with a concentration in Local Government Management. Austin previously interned with the Village of Marvin, as well as with the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority and the Town of Troy, North Carolina. He is a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and is a North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC) through the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC).
One of the primary responsibilities of the Village Clerk is to maintain and preserve the permanent and legal records of the Village, which includes all minutes of Council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, contracts, maintaining the Village codes, procedures and policies, and all other documents required by law. The Village Clerk attends Council meetings, transcribes minutes of the meetings and prepares them for the permanent records. The Village Clerk also performs Village-related administrative support for the Village Manager and Village Council.
In addition to his service to the Village of Marvin, Austin serves as the Chair of the Publicity Committee for the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks. The NCAMC Publicity Committee's primary purpose is to compile and distribute information of interest to municipal clerks about the Association and the administration of the clerk’s office. The Committee is responsible for the publication of seasonal newsletters, the management of the Association's website and social media accounts, the publication of press releases, the preparation of the NCAMC Annual Report, and the compiliation of photos and videos of Association events for posterity.
5+ Years of Public Service
Education & Certifications:
- 2023, North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC), North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC)
- 2022, Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
- 2019, Masters of Public Affairs in Local Government Management, UNC Greensboro
- 2016, Graduate of North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership Fellows Program
- 2015, Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, UNC Greensboro
Notary Public Services
Notary Public services are by appointment only and are only offered to Marvin residents. The person requesting notary public services will have their address verified to show residency in Marvin. The following neighborhoods are within the Village of Marvin:
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Amber Meadows, Barcroft, Beechwood*, Belle Grove, Bridle Path Estates, Broadmoor, Canterfield Creek, Cottages at Marvin Gardens, Courtyards of Marvin, Elysian Fields, Estates at Marvin Branch, Firethorne**, Gates at Marvin, Heritage at Marvin, Heritage Oaks, Innisbrook, Marvin Acres*, Marvin Creek, Marvin Estates, Marvin Villas, Meadowlark, Oakbrook Estates*, Pine View*, Preserve at Marvin, Providence Downs***, Providence Estates*, Providence Glen*, Providence Ridge, Robinwood, Sage at Marvin, Sedgefield*, Therrell Farms*, Three Pond Acres, Tullamore, Valhalla Farms*, Weddington Chase*, Willow Creek*, Woodcliff, Woodland Forest, Wyndham Hall, Wyndmoor.
*There are properties within this subdivision that have not annexed into Marvin. Those residing at these properties are not eligible for notary public services.
**Some properties in Firethorne are in South Carolina. Those residing at these properties are not eligible for notary public services.
***Within Providence Downs, only properties along Monarchos Court, War Admiral Lane, and Whirlaway Lane are within Marvin. All other residences in Providence Downs are not in Marvin and are not eligible for notary public services.
NOTE: The Chimneys of Marvin is not within Marvin. Chimneys of Marvin residents are not eligible for notary public services.
Contact Administration
Christina Amos
Village Manager
Phone: (704) 843-1680, Press 7
Fax: (704) 843-1660
Contact the Village Manager
Austin W. Yow
Village Clerk & Assistant to the Manager
Phone: (704) 843-1680, Press 5
Fax: (704) 843-1660
Contact the Village Clerk
Poulami Das
Planning Technician & Deputy Clerk
Phone: (704) 843-1680
Fax: (704) 843-1660