Gaston

Organization 25

Departments

• 911 Communications Emergency Management

  Gaston County Police Department Communications (911), overseen by an Assistant Chief under the command of a Captain; provides 24-hour coverage of emergency 911 calls and radio transmissions and operates computer-aided dispatch.

  704-866-3300 www.gastongov.com
• Animal Care & Enforcement Animal Services

  Gaston County Police Department Animal Care and Enforcement Division: enforces animal-related state statutes and county ordinances, and impounds and cares for stray, diseased, injured and unwanted animals at the Animal Shelter.

  704-922-8677 www.gastongov.com
• Building & Development Services Planning

  Regulates planned growth and development and enforces the North Carolina Building Code; includes Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Planning and Zoning.

  704-866-3155 www.gastongov.com
• Clerk of Superior Court Courts

  Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court, elected to a 4-year term; listed under County Government in the county's 2026 Public Officials Directory (a North Carolina Judicial Branch office).
• Communications

  Connects citizens and employees with County government, providing information about County services, programs and issues.

  704-866-3141 www.gastongov.com
• County Attorney Legal

  Legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners and all County officials; examines written commitments, approves contracts and deeds, drafts and interprets county ordinances, and represents the County in litigation. Does not prosecute criminal cases.

  www.gastongov.com
• District Attorney's Office Legal

  District Attorney's Office for Judicial District 38, which prosecutes criminal cases in Gaston County (the County Attorney does not). District Attorney elected to a 4-year term; listed in the county's 2026 Public Officials Directory. Phone (704) 852-3113 as published on the County Attorney page.

  704-852-3113
• Elections Elections

  Conducts all elections held in Gaston County, including those for its thirteen municipalities; establishes precincts and voting sites, trains precinct officials, prepares ballots, and maintains voter registration.

  704-852-6005 www.gastongov.com
• Emergency Management & Fire Services Emergency Management

  County emergency management and fire services: emergency plans, fire inspections and investigations, fire and life safety education, and coordination with fire departments.

  704-866-3350 www.gastongov.com
• Financial & Management Services Finance

  Leads the County's budgeting and strategy, maintains financial records, and manages purchasing and risk management.

  www.gastongov.com
• Gaston County Museum of Art & History

  www.gastoncountymuseum.org
• Gaston County Police Department Police

  Created by Legislative Act on July 1, 1957; provides police service and employs civilians for 911 Communications, Animal Care and Enforcement and law enforcement support services throughout Gaston County.

  704-866-3320 www.gastongov.com
• Gaston County Public Library Library

  gastonlibrary.org
• Gaston County Sheriff's Office Police

  Gaston County Sheriff's Office: detention (county jail), court operations, civil process and gun permits, and field operations.

  704-869-6800 www.gastoncountysheriffsoffice.com
• Gaston Emergency Medical Services Fire

  Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS).

  704-866-3212 www.gastongov.com
• Health & Human Services Health

  Consolidated Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services, combining the Health Department and Department of Social Services since 2012; Public Health and Social Services divisions.

  www.gastongov.com
• Human Resources Human Resources

  Recruits and retains County employees and keeps personnel records including health insurance, retirement benefits, worker's compensation, and time and pay records.

  704-866-3005 www.gastongov.com
• Information Technology Information Technology

  Keeps County systems available and secure so County departments can provide public service; handles GIS data requests.

  704-866-3121 www.gastongov.com
• Manager's Office Administration

  The County Manager provides professional management of county government, supervises departmental operations, recommends policies and programs to the Board of Commissioners, and carries out the Board's directives.

  704-866-3101 www.gastongov.com
• Natural Resources Environment

  Sustains and improves the county's natural resources through regulatory, voluntary and education programs, working with the Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District Board.

  704-922-4181 www.gastongov.com
• Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation

  Acquires, develops, maintains and manages county parks and provides organized recreation activities.

  704-922-2160 www.gastongov.com
• Public Works Public Works

  Public Works Department; the Administration Division supports the department's four operational divisions.

  704-862-7504 www.gastongov.com
• Register of Deeds Clerk

  Repository of deeds and other documents affecting property or personal status, including birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses; also an official U.S. passport application acceptance facility.

  704-862-7680 www.gastongov.com
• Tax Office Finance

  Gaston County Tax Office, including the Tax Collector's Office, which collects taxes on all taxable property in the county under the North Carolina Machinery Act.

  704-866-3158 www.gastongov.com
• Veterans Services Human Services

  Gaston County Veterans Services Office (established 1946) assists veterans and their families with preparing and presenting claims for federal, state and local benefits.

  www.gastongov.com