Purpose

The county manager, John D. Day, serves as the chief executive officer of county government. He is appointed by and responsible to the Board of County Commissioners. The county manager is charged with administering all county departments under the general control of the County Commissioners, preparing the annual budget and the five-year capital budget, and overseeing all county expenditures.

Other responsibilities include appointment of county officers (except those who are elected or whose appointment is otherwise provided for by law), coordinating intergovernmental activities, administering franchises (such as cable TV and solid waste collection), establishing administrative policies and procedures, and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of county government.

The Clerk to the Board, Kay Honeycutt, is appointed by the Board of Commissioners as specified by North Carolina General Statutes. The Clerk is responsible for compiling, preparing, and distributing agendas for all Board of Commissioners meetings. Agendas are available on-line. She attends all meetings of the Board and records an accurate account of its actions in the official minutes of the Board, of which she is the custodian. Minutes from meetings beginning January 18, 2000 are available on-line. Minutes prior to that date are available for viewing at the County Manager's Office. The Clerk is responsible for attesting certifiable actions of the Board, including contractual agreements, ordinances, resolutions, minutes, and other documents necessary to Board actions and general County business. Proper notices under the Open Meetings Law are also the responsibility of the Clerk, as well as a catalog of appointments made by Board members. The Clerk coordinates issues relating to the Board of Commissioners with the County Manager.