The Yancey County Board of Commissioners appoints the County Manager to serve as the County’s chief administrator, as defined in the North Carolina General Statutes section 153A-81. The County Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the County Administration, including the various county departments under the direct control of the Commissioners.

In coordination with the Finance Office, the County Manager serves as the Budget Officer, who develops and presents the County’s operating budget, including revenues and expenditures, each fiscal year to the Board of Commissioners for their consideration and adoption.

Additionally, the County Manager is responsible for implementing the policies, resolutions and ordinances adopted by the Board of Commissioners.