The County Administration office directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies that are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to county ordinances and regulations. The office also serves as the Board’s official liaison to the Constitutional Officers, the judiciary, state and regional agencies. In addition, the office provides administrative support to the Board of Supervisors, and the office implements directives with regard to board agendas, meetings, resolutions, and constituent services.

The Administration Office is the primary point of contact for citizens seeking information regarding county activities. Duties include responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, clerking various boards and commissions, and serving as the records custodian for various county documents. The office also handles special event applications.

The Administration Office provides Human Resources support for county employees, and serves as the Conflict of Interest Officer for all boards, committees, and commissions. The County Administrator is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator who ensures the government complies with Title II and investigates any related complaints.

The County Administration office is in the Berryville-Clarke County Government Center (second floor) located at 101 Chalmers Ct., in Berryville, Va.

Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

(540) 955-5100
info@clarkecounty.gov

Chris Boies
County Administrator
ADA Coordinator
(540) 955-5191
cboies@clarkecounty.gov 

Catherine Marsten
Clerk & Special Projects Coordinator
(540) 955-5175
cmarsten@clarkecounty.gov

Indea Ford
Digital Media & Marketing Specialist
(540) 955-5103
iford@clarkecounty.gov

Julia Merriner
Administrative Assistant
(540) 955-5186
jmerriner@clarkecounty.gov

Additional information:

Code of Clarke County
Clarke County FOIA Policy
Application for Board of Supervisors Appointees 

County Government Mission
To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all members of our community by providing exceptional public services in a financially responsible, equitable, and transparent manner.

County Government Vision
Clarke County is a unique community that values and follows its Comprehensive Plan in order to: 
• preserve and protect the agricultural, natural, and open-space character of its rural areas, 
• to enhance designated growth areas to support and serve current and future residents and businesses, 
• to encourage and maintain a diverse and viable local economy, 
• to serve as responsible stewards of our unique natural, cultural, and historic resources, and
• to provide for the economical delivery of necessary public services.