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ADDED/ Board of Commissioners - County Manager - Resolution Closing County Offices on January 2, 2026, in Recognition and in Appreciation of Gaston County Employees
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STAFF CONTACT
Matthew Rhoten - County Manager’s Office - 704-866-3048
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BACKGROUND
The Board of Commissioners wishes to express its deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of its employees, including its numerous first responders who provide essential services to the community during the holiday season. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-94, the Board of Commissioners can prescribe the office hours, workdays, and holidays to be observed by the various offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies of the County. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the closure of all non-essential County offices on January 2, 2026. All employees will be granted up to eight hours of paid leave on this day, unless they are required to work that day. Such employees will be granted eight hours of compensatory leave, which they may use with supervisor approval by no later than June 30, 2026. Any unused compensatory leave will be forfeited and not eligible for payout.
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