Title:
Election of BOCC Chair and Vice Chair
Summary
ACTION:
1) Elect a Chair of the Board of County Commissioners for a one-year term expiring Monday, December 7, 2026
2) Elect a Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners for a one-year term expiring Monday, December 7, 2026
Staff Contact: Michael A. Bryant, County Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In accordance with Section 39 of Chapter 153A of the North Carolina General Statutes, "on the first Monday in December of each even-numbered year and at its first regular meeting in December of each odd-numbered year, the board of county commissioners shall choose one of its members as chairman to serve as the presiding officer of the board of commissioners for the ensuing year. The board of commissioners shall also at such times choose one of its members as a vice-chairman to act in the absence or disability of the chairman."
Per the Board's policy, which is attached, County Manager or, in his or her absence, the Board’s parliamentarian shall preside over the initial part of the meeting to elect the Chairman. Immediately following the election of a Board member as chairman, such board member shall assume the office of chairman and preside over the election of another member as vice chairman. Nominations for chairman and vice chairman may be made by any member of the board and do not require a second.
Any member of the Board of Commissioners may be nominated for and elected to the position of chairman or vice chairman. Board members who are nominated and unwilling to serve if elected shall make that fact known to the other members of the Board at the time of their nomination and withdraw from any election.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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