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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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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... -
Free Mulch at Landfill
Posted on February 13, 2023
Burke County Waste Management will be providing free bulk mulch beginning February 13, 2023, through May 13, 2023 (or while supplies last) at the landfill. Read on... -
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...
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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