Health and Human Services CLAY COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE The members of the Clay County Advisory Committee are appointed by the county board of commissioners and are made up of 11 members. The composition and terms of the advisory committee are guided by NC GS 153A-77. CLAY COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dr. Calista Chastain - Optometrist Tyler Osborn - Clay County Extension Agent Dr. Travis Williams - Physician Brian Burch - Engineer Jeff Ledford - Registered Nurse Dr. Ruth Lima - Dentist Dr. Robert Peck- Commissioner Clara Reffit- At large member Theresa Waldroup - At large member Sandra Mazza - At large member The Clay County Health and Human Services Advisory Board meets quarterly, the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00am a t the Health Department unless otherwise posted. All committee meetings are open to the public. The schedule for the meetings for 2025 is as follows: DATE February 11, 2026 May 19, 2026 August 18, 2026 November 17, 2026 TIME 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM LOCATION Clay County Health Department Clay County Health Department Clay County Health Department Clay County Health Department

Mr. Scotty Penland Mr. Scotty Penland Clay County Commissioner spenland@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Commissioner Scotty Penland was elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2018 for a four year term. Mr. Penland is a retired school superintendent, having served 32.5 years as Superintendent of Clay County Schools and four years as Superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools. He graduated with an A.S. degree from Young Harris College in 1973 and earned a B.S. in Biology, an M.A in Administration, and an Ed.S in Administration from Western Carolina University Mr. Penland is a past president of the NC Superintendents Association. He has served on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council to then Speaker of the House, Thom Tillis (now a U.S Senator). Governor McCroy appointed him to the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina Center for Advancement of Teaching in 2015. Mr. Penland was presented the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” (NC’s highest civilian honor) by Governor Jim Martin. Over the years, he has served on many boards, (educational and civic), in Clay County. He has a deep love for Clay County and will work tirelessly for the citizens of this county. Mr. Penland grew up in Clay County and graduated from Hayesville High School. He began his career in education teaching 6th grade Math and Science. He has been married to his wife Kathy for over 37 years and has two sons, Evan and Jon Patrick Penland. They have two grandsons, Austin and Ryan. Back to Board of Commisioners

Dr. Robert Peck Dr. Robert Peck Chairman, Clay County Commissioners rpeck@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Dr. Rob Peck was elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2014. He served as Vice Chair on two separate occasions prior to being chosen as Chairman in 2018. Dr. Peck brings a forward thinking vision and commitment to success grounded in fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership. Dr. Rob has owned and operated Advanced Spinal Correction in Hayesville since 2004. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC. While there, he was a finalist for the Milton Garfunkel Distinction Award, Sherman's highest graduating honor. Commissioner Peck received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Before enrolling in Chiropractic school, he served as an Environmental Health Specialist with the Ocean County Health Department, Toms River, NJ. Chairman Peck is very involved in the community and has served on multiple boards and committees. He enjoys youth athletics and volunteers his time coaching soccer, basketball, baseball and softball. Dr. Peck has also volunteered and donated his services over the years to both the Hayesville and Young Harris College athletic programs. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Clay County. Dr. Rob is married to Dr. Marissa Shelton Peck and has two children, Mallory and Matthew. Back to Board of Commisioners

Veterans Services The primary purpose of Clay County Veterans Services is to deliver assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors, and all other clients with a focus on customer service in meeting the needs of veterans in filing claims for benefits. “For additional information about US Department of Veterans Affairs, you may visit this website: https://www.va.gov Address: 119 Courthouse Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 Primary Contact: Rex Ledford, Veterans Service Officer Email: rledford@claync.us Phone: 828-389-6301 Fax: 828-389-6427 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm Contact Us Thanks for submitting! Submit

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Detention Officer Clay County Sheriff's Office is offering full time career opportunities for Detention Officer positions. Open until Filled Overview Clay County Sheriff's Office is offering full time career opportunities for Detention Officer positions. This is a modernized forty-six bed facility that houses both male and female adult detainees. The Primary purpose of this position is to provide 24-hour secure custody and proper supervision of inmates. Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: performing regular walkthrough inspections inside the housing units, round the clock observation and monitoring, escorting of inmates inside and outside the secure confines of the facility, serving meals, escorting medical staff and visitors to and from authorized areas, as well as performing record keeping and report documenting as required. Salary depends on education and experience. Certification is not necessary to begin work. Other benefits included with employment include paid vacation and sick time, retirement, health insurance, annual longevity pay after five years, training and other law enforcement career advancement opportunities. Candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, pass a pre-employment drug test, pass background check, and have a high school diploma/GED. It is the policy of this office to recruit, hire and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political or marital status. This office does not discriminate against anyone for any reason. Applications are available Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm at the Clay County Sheriff's Office front desk, 295 Courthouse Dr. Hayesville, NC 28904. Required Documents How to Apply APPLY ONLINE Complete the online application and upload any documents if required. You can save and come back to the application later if needed. If you experience any difficulty with the online application or need assistance, please contact us. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION Email the required documents to: bbradley@claync.us OR Hand deliver the required documents to: 345 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 How to Apply The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

Bid Opportunities EMS FACILITY/TRAINING CENTER AND FARMERS MARKET REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Clay County, North Carolina invites qualified firms to submit a qualification proposal in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes to provide professional engineering and architectural design services associated with the planning, design, and plan review for a new EMS Facility/Training Center and Farmers Market. READ THE REQUEST

Mr. Clay Logan Mr. Clay Logan Clay County Commissioner clogan@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Commissioner Clay Logan has been a member of the Clay County Board of Commissioners since 2014. Mr. Logan is a native of Clay County. He established his business in Brasstown in 1988 and has been a well-known proponent of maintaining the character of this community. He continues to serve on the board of the Brasstown Community Center, which is a valuable community asset where people can meet, play sports or access the internet with free WIFI. He was the originator of the widely acclaimed, “Possum Drop”, which takes place every New Year’s Eve. Mr. Logan has serves on several boards benefiting economic development in the region, including Four Square, the TVA, Southwestern Commission, and Department of Transportation’s Rural Planning Organization. His main goal is to make Clay County the friendliness county in the State through the Commissioners’ support for improved public services. He is married to Judy Hicks Logan and has three sons, Jamie, Chris and Mike, and between them they have eight grandchildren. Back to Board of Commisioners

Finance Department 345 Courthouse Drive Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: 828-389-0089 Fax: 828-389-9749 2026 Holiday Schedule Finance Director, Betty Patton E-mail: bpatton@claync.us Payroll Specialist, Amanda Cabe E-mail: acabe@claync.us Accounts Payable, Tammy Byers E-mail: tbyers@claync.us Financial Reports and Audits

Financial Reports and Audits Annual Fiscal Audits Annual Audited Financial Statements are available for download by clicking the links below Fiscal Audit 2024 Fiscal Audit 2023 Fiscal Audit 2022 Fiscal Audit 2021 Fiscal Audit 2020 Fiscal Audit 2019 Fiscal Audit 2018 Fiscal Audit 2017 Fiscal Audit 2016 Fiscal Audit 2015 Fiscal Audit 2014 Fiscal Audit 2013 Fiscal Audit 2012 Occupancy Tax Report

Emergency Medical Services CONTACT Jeff Ledford Emergency Management Director E-mail: jmledford@claync.us 41 Courthouse Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: 828-389-9640 Fax: 828-389-0072 2026 Holiday Schedule Brittany Wingate Administrative Assistant bwingate@claync.us EVENTS Subscribe to Calendar

Events Upcoming Events Clay County Community organizations offer numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to check the events posted by the following organizations: Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA) Clay County Chamber of Commerce Looking for places to explore and eat? Clay County Travel and Tourism

Fire Marshall Clay County Fire Marshall Address: 345 Courthouse Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: 828-389-0274 Fax: 828-389-9875 Fire Marshall: Mark O'Connor E-mail: mo' connor@claync.us Fire Inspector: Anthony Stillwell Email: astillwell@claync.us Phone: 828-389-0274 2026 Holiday Schedule