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Board appoints April Nelson to Effingham County Library Board to fill Fifth District seat

6429681 · September 26, 2025
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Summary

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners accepted Hank Heller’s resignation and unanimously appointed April Nelson to serve the remainder of the Fifth District term on the county library board.

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 25 accepted a resignation from a library board trustee and appointed a replacement for the Fifth District.

Commissioners recorded the resignation of Hank Heller and approved, by unanimous vote, the appointment of April Nelson to serve the remainder of Heller’s term on the Effingham County Library Board of Trustees. Stephanie (Clerk) noted the resignation letter would be entered into the meeting minutes and the clerk’s office will notify the appointee.

Why it matters

The appointment ensures the library board continues to have representation for the Fifth District; the board’s trustees advise and oversee county library matters.

Details

Commissioner Kiefer submitted April Nelson’s application to fill the vacancy created by Heller’s resignation for health reasons. Commissioner Kiefer briefly described Nelson’s qualifications and said she has school-age children and would be a “valued asset” on the board. A motion to accept Heller’s resignation and appoint Nelson was made, seconded and carried unanimously. The clerk confirmed the resignation letter is part of the meeting package and will be added to the minutes.

Ending

The clerk’s office will finalize the appointment paperwork and include Heller’s resignation letter in the official record.