The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to amend county code to move its regular monthly meeting day from the second Thursday to the second Tuesday of each month, with the change to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

In the same ordinance action the commission removed a specific room reference (Room 104) and revised the code to say regular meetings “shall be held in the county courthouse as designated by the chair.” The county attorney read the revised text as a first and only reading during the meeting.

Why it matters: The change responds to scheduling conflicts identified in a work session and by commissioners — notably school events and other Thursday-night obligations — and seeks to standardize public notice and the posting location for meeting information.

Key motions and outcomes

Commissioner Tankerson moved to change the regular meeting date to the second Tuesday of each month beginning Jan. 1, 2026; Commissioner Clyde seconded the motion and the commission approved it by voice vote. The commission also voted to remove the Room 104 recital in Article 2, Section 2-73(b) and to revise Article 2, Section 2-65 to read that regular meetings “shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month” and “shall be held in the county courthouse as designated by the chair.” The county attorney read the ordinance language aloud to the board.

Process and implementation notes

Officials said the change is a text amendment to the county code and can be effective immediately, but the board agreed to an effective date at the start of the new year to give staff and the public time to adjust. The commissioners also directed the clerk to post notice in the courthouse and on the county website.

No change to meeting start time was adopted; the board said time remains set by the commission and may be changed separately if needed.