Administration
The County Manager's Office is responsible for the administration, management, and coordination of the County Government. The Department is comprised of two functional areas: County Manager and County Clerk.
Gates County operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Under this form, the County Manager's Office has the following primary duties:
-Carry out the policies established by the Board of Commissioners.
-Prepare and administer the operating budget.
-Oversee most County Departments.
-Provide the Board with recommendations and various policy options for consideration.
-Serve as a liaison between the Board of Commissioners and the public and other boards and commissions.
-Serves as the personnel office.
-Prepares the agenda and agenda packet for all Board of Commissioners' meetings.
-Serves as County Clerk for the keeping of all records concerning Commissioners' meetings.