# Board of Commissioners Briefing

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** June 2, 2026 3:00 PM EDT (2026-06-02T15:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 200 College St, Asheville, NC, 28801

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702

## Summary

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 2, 2026, to review several important updates and potentially make decisions impacting county operations. Discussions will center on modernizing key policies related to employee overtime, sustainable vehicle practices, and protecting credit card data. A significant portion of the meeting will also focus on updates to the salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2027, and funding related to A-B Tech's capital projects.

A particularly pressing issue on the agenda is addressing overcrowding at the county jail, a situation exacerbated by recent legal changes and increased bookings. Commissioners will hear presentations outlining potential solutions to improve court processing, divert low-level offenses, and ultimately alleviate the strain on jail resources. The Board will also consider a proposal to streamline policy approval, shifting authority for some policies from the Commissioners to the County Manager.

Citizens interested in how Buncombe County manages its finances, addresses environmental concerns, and ensures public safety are encouraged to attend or watch the meeting. The discussion on jail capacity is especially relevant given its potential impact on community safety and resources.

## Agenda

- [Meeting Called to Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/257)
- [Review Meeting Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/258)
- [Staff Updates](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/259)
- [a. Policy Updates: Overtime Pay; Sustainable Fleet; PCI Compliance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/260)
- [b. FY27 Salary Schedule Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/261)
- [c. FY27 AB Tech Advisory Committee & School Capital Fund](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/262)
- [d. Justice Services Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/263)
- [Open Discussion](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702/item/264)

## Documents

- [agenda_2026-06-02.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702?document=8307)
- [agenda_packet_2026-06-02.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2702?document=8308)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3662)