Commissioners appointed Doc Sutherland as the non‑voting school corporation advisor to the county redevelopment corporation, following letters from both North Vermillion and South Vermillion school boards unanimously selecting him.

A county official presented references to the applicable legislative code regarding permission for non‑voting advisors created when the redevelopment corporation was formed in 2018 and said previous attempts to secure a school representative had been unsuccessful. The board moved, seconded and approved the appointment by voice vote.

The appointment was presented as a formal board action; no further conditions or terms were discussed publicly at the meeting.