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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Wilkesboro Town Hall is located at 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC

The Town's Administration Department is responsible for the overall administration and operations of Town's services and departments, along with carrying out the actions and policies of the Wilkesboro's Town Council.

The Town of Wilkesboro is a Council-Manager Form of Government, which combines the leadership of elected officials, Mayor and four Town Council Members, with the professional experience of an appointed local government administrator, who implements the Town Council's set policies for the operation of the Town. 
          

Ken-NolandTOWN MANAGER - Ken Noland   

In May 1999, the Town Council named Ken Noland as Town Manager. Ken is a graduate of the Appalachian State University where he received a Bachelor of Science and continued his education, where he received his Masters of Public Administration from the UNC-Chapel Hill. Ken serves at the appointment of the Town Council and acting as Administrative Head of the Town. The Manager's office ensures the implementation of local, state and federal laws and regulations/policies and is responsible for preparing the Town Council Meeting Agendas. Other responsibilities include overseeing the budget and budget preparation, directing day-to-day operations, directing the Town's department heads, public information, citizen communication, revenue and expenditure forecasts, and townwide projects such as performance measurement and operational studies. Contact Information: Wilkesboro Town Hall, PO Box 1056, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel: 336-838-3951 ext. 1050   Fax: 336-838-7616  email  
 

 

Halee PhotoASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER / FINANCE DIRECTOR - Halee Ratcliff

Halee joined the town in April 2022 as Finance Director. Halee graduated with her Masters of Public Administration from Appachian State University. She is responsible to maintain the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, preparation of reconciliation reports, ensuring compliance with the annual budget ordinance, reporting to State and Federal agencies, updating the capital improvements plan, assisting the town manager with the preparation of the annual operating budget, and working with auditors during the audit. 

Halee also maintains cash management, investments, fixed assets, making sure the internal controls are adhered to, debt service management, grants and projects, escheat funds, contracts, employee benefits, accounts payable, sales and use tax, accounts receivables, oversight of payroll and Town's financial Dashboard. In October 2025, Halee was promoted to Assistant Town Manager. Contact information: Wilkesboro Town Hall, PO Box 1056, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel: 336-838-3951 ext. 1005, Fax: 336-838-7616  email  
   

Donna Rhodes taking Oath of Office by Mayor Dales IsomTOWN CLERK- Donna Rhodes

Official duties by law. The principal responsibility of this position is to work with the town council and other town boards. The town clerk position includes meeting agendas, meeting minutes, calendar coordination, meeting furniture setup and breakdown, data entry, correspondence, resolutions, proclamations, mailings, assigned board tasks, filing, certificates of insurance, employee appreciation, and town gatherings, among other duties. Donna is married to Tommy Rhodes and they have 1 child.  Contact Information: Wilkesboro Town Hall, PO Box 1056, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel: 336-838-3951 ext. 1042   Fax: 336-838-7616  email