Title
Elect Vice-Chair from its members
Abstract
Introduction & Background: On April 15, 2024, the Board of Commissioners approve the following process in their Rules of Procedures:
Rule 2: Organization of the Board
On the first Monday in December following a general election in which County officers are elected, the Board of Commissioners shall meet at the regular meeting time and place.
The Board member who served as the Chair of the Board of Commissioners during the preceding year shall call the meeting to order, except if the Chair was not reelected, the duty shall fall to the Vice Chair.
In the case where neither the Chair or the Vice Chair were reelected, the duty shall fall to the members of the Board of Commissioners who have already been sworn in and shall be determined by seniority.
The newly elected members of the Board of Commissioners who are present shall take and subscribe to the oath of office as the first order of business.
As the second order, the Board of Commissioners shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from its members.
Recommendation/Motion: Elect Vice-Chair from its members.