Board nominates Thurman Hampton as secretary

Sheridan Powell nominated Thurman Hampton to serve as secretary of the Rockingham County Board of Elections during the board’s special meeting. The nomination was seconded and the board approved the appointment by voice vote. Powell made the nomination during the organization portion of the meeting. A second to the nomination was recorded, and the chairman called for the vote; members voted in favor by voice and the motion carried. The transcript records the nomination and the subsequent voice approval, but does not include additional details such as term length or formal oath for the secretary position. The board proceeded to other agenda items after the nomination was approved.