Photo of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

County Manager's Office

Providing direction and leadership for all County departments.

The Mecklenburg County Manager’s Office provides leadership for all County departments and agencies that serve more than 1 million Mecklenburg County residents and visitors through an array of programs and services. The Manager’s Office is also responsible for drafting an annual budget and carrying out the priorities and initiatives of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners.

Headshot of County Manager Dena Diorio wearing a black and white blazer.

Dena R. Diorio

The County Manager is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and has an employment contract. 
Dena R. Diorio has been the Mecklenburg County 
Manager since 2014.