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County holds swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials; reorganization follows
Summary
Notary Ashley Hann administered oaths to newly elected and re-elected Montgomery County officials. The meeting included recognition of outgoing commissioners and a brief reorganization before the board moved to committee appointments.
Montgomery County held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected county officials during its Jan. 13 meeting. Notary Ashley Hann administered the oaths of office.
Officials sworn included the county sheriff, who the transcript records as "Mister Wade," the county clerk and registers or commissioners noted during the ceremony. Several officials took the oath that invokes support for the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and commits to faithfully discharge duties of their offices.
The commission recognized outgoing members with service awards: Larry McManus was honored for 16 years of service and a separate recognition was prepared for Charlotte Scott Schmidt for 40 years of service.
Following the oath-taking, the board moved to reorganize for 2025. Commissioners conducted nominations for board leadership and moved to committee and board appointments; formal votes and roster changes were addressed later in the meeting.
Why it matters: The oath of office formally enables newly elected officials to begin their duties and the reorganization sets committee representation and leadership for the calendar year.
Ending: The board welcomed the newly sworn officials and proceeded with the reorganizational business and committee appointments.
