County Manager
 

Beth Dirks , Manager

Address:

123 South Main Street

Mocksville, NC 27028

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday - Friday
Telephone:
(336).753.6001
Fax:
(336).751.7408
Email:
beth.dirks@co.davie.nc.us
Staff
Beth Dirks
Davie County Manager
James J. Stockert
Deputy County Manager
Brenda B. Hunter
Clerk of the Board/Adminsitrative Assistant
Stacy Moyer
Human Resources/Administrative Specialist

The Duties of the County Manager, as provided by the statute, are as follows:

  • To be the administrative head of the County Government for the Board of County Commissioners
  • To see that the orders of the Board are faithfully executed
  • To attend the meetings of the Board and make recommendations to it
  • To appoint, with the approval of the County Commissioners, and to remove such officers and employees as the Board may consider necessary, except officers and employees who are required to be elected or whose appointment is otherwise provided for by law
  • To perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Board.
    • Supervise all county departments
    • Prepare an annual budget
    • Serve as personnel director.
    • Administer construction projects
     

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Details on the Manager's powers and duties may be found in the General Statutes of North Carolina Section 153A-82.

County Managers are Knowledgeable of general governmental operations and have expertise in the field of management. By a general approach to all county operations, the manager can eliminate duplication of effort, avoid conflict of interest, and encourage harmony, cooperation and morale among the diverse agencies. The result of the manager's work is efficiency in effecting county government.

Davie County is a organization with around 270 employees and an annual budget of over 79 million dollars. Included in the County Administrative staff is the Deputy County Manager, James J. Stockert who may serve in the capacity of the County Manager in case of the manager's absence. The Deputy County Manager's work also includes carrying out policies of the Board of County Commissioners as directed by the County Manager.

The County Attorney, Sally W. Smith, also plays a vital role in County Administrations. The County Attorney is the legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners and all County officials. Under the direction of the County Manager, the County Attorney examines any written commitments made by the County and also approves all contracts or deeds. The duties of the County Attorney also require that he stay abreast of trends and developments in the law and represent the County's interests in cases of litigation's against County officials and employees. Other duties of the County Attorney include the interpretation and drafting of county ordinances and assisting all County Departments in interpreting States Statutes and regulations and Federal Statutes and regulations.
 
 

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