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.

  1. Burke County Offices Closed for Independence Day

    Posted on June 30, 2023

    Burke County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will also be closed. Read on...

  2. Burke County Offices Closed for Memorial Day

    Posted on May 25, 2023

    Burke County offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will also be closed. Read on...

  3. Burke County Offices Closed for Good Friday

    Posted on April 6, 2023

    Burke County offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023 in observance of Good Friday. The Burke County landfill and convenience sites will operate on a normal schedule. Read on...

  4. Gov. Cooper Announces NCDIT Listening Tour on Closing Digital Divide

    Posted on March 27, 2023

    Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) will host a statewide listening tour focused on closing the digital divide. One of the stops on the listening tour will be held in Morganton on May 4th. Read on...

  5. 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...
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