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County Manager
The County Manager serves as Chief Executive Officer of Burke County government, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners, which sets policies and adopts ordinances that regulate Burke County government. In addition to carrying out the day-to-day administration of County government, the County Manager is responsible for implementing policies established by the Board of Commissioners, coordinating the work of all County agencies, and representing the County in dealings with other governmental units and agencies. The Manager’s duties include preparing the county wide recommended budget, recommending new and revised policies and programs to the Board of Commissioners, and implementing county programs and services in an effective and efficient manner.
Accomplishments
View past summaries of accomplishments.
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Invitation - Meet the new County Manager
Posted on January 25, 2023
Everyone is cordially invited to meet the new Burke County Manager, Brian Epley, on Feb. 15th, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 110 N. Green Street in Morganton! Read on... -
Burke County Offices Closed for MLK Day
Posted on January 12, 2023
Burke County offices will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule. Read on... -
Burke County Office Closed in Observation of New Year's Day
Posted on December 30, 2022
Burke County offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 in observation of New Year's Day. The landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule. We hope everyone has a happy and safe new year! Read on... -
Burke County Offices Closed for Christmas
Posted on December 20, 2022
Burke County offices will be closed Dec. 23 - 27 for Christmas. County offices will also be closed on Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s. The landfill and convenience sites will be closed Dec. 24 – 26 and resume normal business hours on Dec. 27. Read on... -
Burke County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
Posted on November 22, 2022
Burke County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of Thanksgiving. The landfill and convenience sites will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and will resume normal business hours on Friday, November 25. Read on...
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Brian Epley
County Manager
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Lance Riddle
Executive Assistant to County Manager/Deputy ClerkPhone: 828-764-9353
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Margaret Pierce
Deputy County Manager / Finance DirectorPhone: 828-764-9050
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County Manager's Office
Physical Address
200 Avery Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 219
Morganton, NC 28680
Phone: : 828-764-9350Fax: : 828-764-9352