Office of the County Manager

The County Manager oversees the day-to-day functioning of the County and directs and supervises the administration of all County offices, departments, boards, commissions and agencies that are subject to the general direction and control of the Board of County Commissioners. The manager attends all meetings of the Board of Commissioners and recommends any measures that he considers expedient.

The manager sees that the orders, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the Board of Commissioners are faithfully executed within the county. The manager prepares and submits the annual budget and capital program to the Board of Commissioners.

The administrative staff also includes:

Buildings and Grounds
Mitchell Jenkins
Phone 828-488-9273, ext. 253

Data Processing
Mark Lyons
Phone 828-488-9273, ext. 222

Finance Office
Vida Cody
Phone 828-488-9273, ext. 229