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

Clay County Leadership 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. Mr. Randy Nichols Vice-Chairman, Clay County Commissioners rnichols@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Randy Nichols has been serving as a County Commissioner since 2014. He is a native of Clay County and since graduating from Hayesville High School has worked in his family’s business in grading and excavating. He recently took over the running of the business, which continues to grow and contribute to local jobs under his leadership. Mr. Nichols has been an active member of the community, having served on the Department of Transportation’s Rural Planning Organization Board to help improve county roads and infrastructure, and to plan for future traffic loads. He is a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility in the County and using tax dollars in a way that will lead to greater job creation and economic development. Randy is married to Heather Nichols and they have two children, Jensen and Jadrien. 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 friendliest 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. 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. Mr. Dwight Penland Clay County Commissioner dpenland@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Commissioner Dwight Penland is a long-time resident of Clay County. He was elected in November 2018 but is a seasoned commissioner having served in this role for three previous terms. Mr. Penland owns and operates his own business in Clay County. He is an active citizen in the community and continuously supports the initiation of infrastructure projects in the county that will lead to more and better jobs for its citizens. He is also a strong proponent for maintaining the Appalacian heritage of Clay County, but at the same time recognizes that in this digital age, all of its citizens should have an equal opportunity to grow and develop through better access to high quality internet and broadband. He has two children Jarrod and Jadrian and lives with his wife, Sissie. 828 644 3764 Mrs. Debbie Mauney Clay County Manager/Health and Human Services Director dmauney@claync.us 828-389-0089 119 Courthouse Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 Debbie Mauney began her career at the Clay County Department of Social Services in 1990, serving as Director since 1997. Debbie was appointed by the Clay County Commissioners as the Clay County Health and Human Services Director in 2018 when the county consolidated Health and Human Services. This position includes the supervision of Health, Social Services, and Senior Services. Over the years, she has served on many local and regional non-profit boards including being active in the startup of many of these organizations. Merinda Woody County Attorney 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Merinda Swanson Woody is a native of Clay County and maintains her law practice in Hayesville. Having graduated Valedictorian of her class from Hayesville High School in 1970, she went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science in 1973. She is also a graduate of the Campbell University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate in 1983. Over the past 40 plus years, she has been extensively involved with government matters, having been the Clay County Director of Social Services in the 1970s and the Cherokee County Director of Social Services and DSS Attorney in the early 1990s. In addition, she has served as the Town Attorney for Hayesville and for Andrews. She served as the County Attorney for Clay County from 1986 to 1990 and has been serving as the Clay County Attorney since December 2016. Ms. Woody maintains a private law practice in Hayesville, where her primary emphasis is in elder law, estate planning, wills, trust, estate administration, commercial transactions and real estate. She is a leading advocate for the elderly and children and a strong proponent of good and ethical governance. She is married to Bruce Woody and they have two sons, Brett and Barrett, who have businesses of their own in Clay County. She and Bruce have three grandchildren, Bronc, Brant and Brynlee. Ms. Angela Shook Register of Deeds 828-389-0087 261 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2 Hayesville, NC 28904 The Register of Deeds serves as the custodian and manager for real estate related documents as well as vital records and DD214s of the county. I am proud to be elected as your Registrar and strive to hold these duties to the utmost standards along with giving you the quality and professional public service in a friendly atmosphere. I believe public service is a public trust and it must be proven every day. Mr. Tim Barrett Clerk of Court 828-389-2300 261 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 Tim Barrett grew up in Hayesville (son of Emogene S. Barrett) and graduated from Hayesville High School in 1986. In 1990, he graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He later married his high school sweetheart, Tina in 1991. They have two boys, Ethan & Luke. Mr. Barrett worked a total of 15 years with NC Community Corrections as a Probation/Parole Officer. Ten of these years were in Winston-Salem, NC, and five years were in Clay County. He entered the private sector as an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance for four years in 2006. In 2010, he was elected as Clerk of Superior Court for Clay County. The Clerk’s Office is a state office and among many other statutory functions this office is responsible for all clerical and record keeping functions of the superior and district court, collector of monies for all court related cases and as the elected clerk, Mr. Barrett is the Judge of Probate. The clerk’s office is considered the hub of the judicial system and plays a vital role in the North Carolina courts. Mr. Mark Buchanan Sheriff 828-389-6354 PO Box 720 Hayesville, NC 28904 Sheriff Mark Buchanan was born and raised in Sylva, N.C. He grew up surrounded by the law enforcement community due to his father being the elected District Attorney in the 30th Prosecutorial District. He received his B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement in May of 1983. Sheriff Buchanan immediately began work as a Jackson County Sheriff's Officer. He worked as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and Lt. Detective while working with this Sheriff's Office. In August of 1989 he began a career with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (N.C. SBI). He worked in many capacities with the N.C. SBI and retired in 2011 as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge over the six western most N.C. Counties. After retiring with 30 credited years of law enforcement service from the N.C. SBI, Sheriff Buchanan maintained his training, certifications, and sworn status as a Reserve Clay County Deputy Sheriff. He and his wife of 40 years, Rhonda, have two daughters and ten grandchildren. Their family all reside in the beautiful western North Carolina mountains of Clay County.

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Income Maintenance Supervisor (Medicaid) The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Medicaid Services and Work First/TANF. Open until Filled Overview The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Medicaid Services and Work First/TANF. The supervisor of an income maintenance program is involved with all eligibility functions (i.e., intake, processing, review). The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that staff adheres to Federal and State standards with regard to the quality of work required in processing income maintenance cases. This position requires considerable knowledge of all income maintenance programs, forms, and documents used in determining eligibility. This position requires the ability to instruct, organize, direct, and supervise employees, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, applicants, and community agencies to obtain pertinent data and to interpret rules and regulations. Two years of experience as a caseworker or investigator in an income maintenance program, preferably with one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Open until filled. The county's policy is to recruit, hire, 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. Required Documents Completed Application 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.

Transfer Station & Recycling Solid Waste Fee Ordinance Permit Sticker Application FOR USERS OF CLAY COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITIES Choose One I am the property owner I am a renter Next DOWNLOAD THE 2026 PERMIT STICKER APPLICATION: 2026 Permit Application 2026 Holiday Schedule Contact Us Phone: 828-389-9133 Please call for per-pound pricing to dump trash and information about the purchase of dump permits E-mail: kshaheen@claync.us Address: 1160 Hinton Center Road Hayesville, NC 28904, USA You can make a difference by learning what and how to recycle. County employees sort recyclables by hand, so your actions will not only make their job easier but also help the County recover more money. By recycling, you can keep solid waste costs under control and keep Clay County beautiful. See the FAQ below for more information. TRANSFER STATION FAQ RECYCLE THESE ITEMS FREE Plastic Bottles, 1’s & 2’s only – The # is usually within a triangle on the bottom, or near the bottom of the container. For example, most soft drink and water bottles are #1’s. Milk and laundry soap jugs are usually #2’s. Aluminum cans Corrugated Cardboard Scrap Metal, including appliances such as dish washers, washing machines and ovens (nothing with freon!!) Mixed Paper, including newspapers, magazines, junk mail and cereal boxes. If its paper and not corrugated it goes in this category. Motor Oil Antifreeze Car batteries If you would like to recycle a refrigerator or anything with Freon, there is no charge for this. HOW YOU CAN HELP Rinse all containers Remove lids from plastic bottles Place recyclables loose in the bins (e.g., not in bags) You do not have to remove any labels. Do not put soiled items such as paper towels, paper plates, or napkins in the recycling bins Break down corrugated boxes if possible NOT RECYCLABLE Plastics with the numbers 3-9, such as yogurt or margarine containers Glass bottles – recycling glass bottles is not feasible at present because of our location, shipping costs, minimum load requirements, current and historical selling prices, infrastructure costs, labor costs, fuel costs, etc. We continue to monitor current pricing, however, and if this changes, we will post this on this page and at the Transfer Station. NOT ACCEPTED Ask at the Transfer Station about how to dispose of these properly: Old cars, boats and trailers Gasoline Insecticides Liquid Latex and Oil Paint Medical Waste Fluorescent Light Ballasts Asbestos PCBs

Cooperative Extension Service The Cooperative Extension Service provides informal educational opportunities to empower families, individuals and communities to solve problems. Professionals are available to provide science-based information aimed at improving the quality of citizen’s lives. NC Cooperative Extension Service 25 Riverside Circle, Suite 2 Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: 828-389-6305 Fax: 828-389-8872 2026 Holiday Schedule Contact Information: Kim Terrell County Extension Director/Family & Consumer Sciences Agent E-mail: kvterrel@ncsu.edu Tyler Osborn Agriculture Program Assistant E-mail: tosborn@ncsu.edu Kiffney Stokes 4-H Agent E-mail: kiffney.stokes@ncsu.edu Kelli Miller Administrative Assistant E-mail: klmill22@ncsu.edu Web Link: clay.ces.ncsu.edu

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Paramedic Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time paramedic. Open until Filled Overview The purpose of this part-time position is to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care to parents at an accident or illness scene and during transport. Duties Include out are not limited to: administer advanced level of life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, ability to draw blood, administer approved medications, initiating intravenous fluids, perform pulmonary ventilation, etc. Applicant must be able to physically perform life operational functions, very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 30 pounds of force constantly. Other related duties as assigned. Applicants must have a certification from the State a paramedic and a valid driver's license. Shift hours are required and includes nights, weekends and holidays. This position will be opened until filled, Applications are available on line at clayconc.com or you may pick up an application at 345 Courthouse Dr. Suite 1, Hayesville, NC 28904. The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason. Required Documents Completed Application 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.

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Public Health Nurse II Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a full-time position at the Clay County Health Department. Open until filled Overview The primary purpose of this position is to be the Lead Nurse for the Family Planning program which includes evaluating services, annual and quarterly reports, Title X reporting and training requirements, and STI and cervical cytology data reporting. This position also includes maintaining compliance as the HIPPA control officer including policy/procedures as well as staff HIPPA compliance training as required by the state. A BSN in nursing is required and a Registered Nurse license or an associate degree in nursing and a current NC Registered Nurse license with additional experience in nursing assessment and negotiation/counseling skills. This position requires a current driver's license, CPR and First Aid Certification. Applications are available on line at www.clayconc.com and submitted to Clay County Human Resources, PO Box 118, Hayesville, NC 28904. Closing Date: Open until filled. 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. Required Documents Completed Application 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.