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911 Communications
Communications (911) provides 24-hour coverage of emergency 911 calls and radio transmissions.
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Animal Care & Enforcement
Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement was established to provide for the health and safety of citizens and protect them from animals and the threat of animals.
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Attorney
The County Attorney plays a vital role in County Administrations. The County Attorney is the legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners and all County officials.
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Budget & Strategy
In addition to its budget-related duties, the Budget and Strategy Division takes an active role in assisting the County Manager in responding to the Commissioners' requests for information.
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Building & Development Services
The Building and Development Services department aims to provide excellent public service every day by creating and regulating policies that encourage planned growth and economic development and ensuring safety of citizens by enforcement of the north Carolina Building Code.
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Communications
The Communications Office connects citizens and employees with their County government, providing information about County services, programs and issues.
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Cooperative Extension Service
North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
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Economic Development Commission
Visit the Gaston County Economic Development Commission website.
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Elections
Gather important information about the Elections Department and how you can take part in elections in Gaston County.
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Emergency Management & Fire Services
The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management provides planning, coordination, and resources necessary to enable our emergency responders and citizens to work together.
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Finance
The Finance Department has the responsibility of recording and reporting on the financial activities of the County and verifying that all financial transactions are conducted and recorded in accordance with the budget ordinance, applicable laws, guidelines provided by regulatory agencies, and generally accepted accounting principles and County policies.
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Gaston County Museum of Art & History
Find your inspiration at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History.
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Gaston County Public Library
The Library gives you the opportunity to experience some of the past author visits and discussions held at the Main Library.
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Gaston Emergency Medical Services
Welcome to Gaston County Emergency Medical Services!
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Health & Human Services
Discover the Health and Human Services Department and learn more about the services they offer to the community.
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Human Resources
Gaston County is an Affirmative Action employer with more than 1,500 employees.
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Information Technology
Gaston County IT Purpose Statement: Ensure County systems are highly available and secure enabling County Departments to provide excellent public service.
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Internal Audit
Internal Audit provides objective, reasonable assurance that the County has an operating and effective system of internal controls, and assists members of management in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
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Manager's Office
The County Manager is the chief administrator of county government and is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for administering all departments under the Board's general control.
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Natural Resources
The Natural Resources Department works to sustain and improve the natural resources of Gaston County through regulatory, voluntary, and education programs.
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Parks & Recreation
Browse information about the Gaston County parks and recreation.
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Police
The Gaston County Police Department was created by Legislative Act on July 1, 1957 and began operation with a chief, a secretary and 23 sworn officers.
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Public Works
Visit the Public Works department.
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Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds is elected by the people for a four-year term and is responsible for providing the proper and safe repository of deeds and other instruments affecting property or personal status (for example, birth certificates).
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Sheriff
Learn about the Sheriff's office.
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Tax Office
The Tax Office seeks to accurately and impartially appraise all property in accordance with applicable state laws and to collect all ad valorem taxes.
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Tourism Development
Go Gaston NC is the official tourism development department for Gaston County, located just west of Charlotte in central North Carolina with tremendous opportunities to get outdoors and explore and many things to do.