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

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

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

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.

A copy of your Social Security card will be required if offered a position. Fill out all sections COMPLETELY and to the best of your ability. Your application will be used as part of the examination process and, therefore, should represent your best effort. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once submitted, application materials become the property of the County. An application must be received by 5pm on the closing date posted to ensure consideration. If a position is posted as "may close without notice," APPLY IMMEDIATELY. CURRENT INFORMATION Position * When will you be available for employment? (i.e. immediately, 2 weeks notice) Are you seeking Full-time regular Part-time regular Temp./prefer regular Temporary Only Full Name (Last, First, Middle) Physical Address Phone Number Email Are you 18 or older? Yes No Next

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

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

Human Resources Clay County Government is dedicated to hiring and retaining well-qualified and motivated employees. We offer equitable salaries and excellent benefits to talented, competent individuals who can contribute to County Government through their employment. Outstanding professional service to the public is our goal. Clay County provides its employees a competitive health insurance benefit, County matched Local Government Retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. If you feel you can contribute to our workforce in a positive way, please review the positions listed on our Job Postings page by clicking the button below: To apply for employment, please submit the Clay County Employment Application form found below. For more information, please call: (828) 389-0089 Clay County is an ADA/AA Equal Opportunity Employer. VIEW JOB POSTINGS 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

Building Department MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Clay County Building Department is to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Clay County, to work with developers and contractors in achieving code and ordinance compliance, and work with other Clay County Departments and other governmental agencies for a coordinated effort. We strive to achieve these goals and contribute to the overall mission of Clay County by: Administration and compliance of the codes and standards adopted from the State of North Carolina that regulate building construction. Administration and compliance of the Clay County Ordinances as they relate to buildings and properties located in Clay County. Provide information to the public and to assist them in understanding and the application of the adopted codes and ordinances. Ensure that those individuals and companies that do business in Clay County meet the regulatory standards set forth in state statutes and local ordinances for the business and occupation in which they are operating. Assist the citizens and community in the recovery process resulting from disasters such as floods and fires ADDRESS: 345 Courthouse Drive Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: (828) 389-0274 Fax: (828) 389-9875 OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (office closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00) 2026 Holiday Schedule STAFF: Department Director: Anthony Stillwell Administrative Assistant: Sue Maxey clay.building.dept@gmail.com Flood Plain Management Building Permit Requirements Fire Marshall Permit Application Online and Inspection Requests Online: Apply for a Permit Online Search for Past Permit Permits issued in 2012 Permits issued in 2013 Permits issued in 2014 Permits issued in 2015 Permits issued in 2016 Permits issued in 2017 Forms: 2012 NC Energy Efficiency Certificate (PDF) Visual Inspection Form – 2012 Energy Code (PDF) Air Sealing: Testing Option Form – 2012 Energy Code (PDF) Duct Air Leakage Testing Form – 2012 Energy Code (PDF) Subcontractor Verification Form (PDF) General Requirements for Inspections (PDF) Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) Ordinances: Building Height Ordinance (PDF) Solar Farm Ordinance (PDF) Helpful Links: NC Building Codes Online NC Liens Agents Online Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Order NC Code Books Online EPA Guidelines for Asbestos EPA Guidelines for Radon NC Department of Environmental Quality

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Community Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time Community Social Work Assistant for the Clay County Department of Social Service. Open until Filled Overview Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time Community Social Work Assistant for the Clay County Department of Social Service. The primary purpose o f this position is to provide support to the Social Work unit. The duties of this position include supervising visits with foster care children and their families; transporting foster care children to appointments; documentation of all activities; and coordination of activities with assigned case social worker. The position requires a high school diploma. A two-year Associates degree is preferred. Clean driving record and drug screen are required. Applications are available online at www.clayconc.com and submitted t o 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.

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Income Maintenance Caseworker II Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a full-time position at the Department of Social Service. Open Until Filled Overview Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a full-time position at the Department of Social Service. The primary purpose of this position is to determine and/or re-determine applicant's eligibility for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program. A two year associates degree in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum is preferred and one year experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I. Applications are available on line at www.clayconc.com and submitted online or to Clay County Human Resources, PO Box 118, Hayesville, NC 28904. Clay County Application and a copy of college transcript required. 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.