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Rocky Mount council appoints Elton Daniels as city manager; Daniels sworn in at meeting
Summary
The Rocky Mount City Council unanimously appointed Elton Daniels as city manager on April 14 and administered the oath of office immediately after the vote. Council thanked interim City Manager Peter F. Varney for his service.
The Rocky Mount City Council unanimously appointed Elton Daniels as city manager at the April 14 meeting and administered the oath of office immediately following the council vote.
Councilman Richard Blackwell formally nominated Elton Daniels; the motion was seconded by Councilman Richard Joyner. After brief remarks from council members thanking interim City Manager Peter F. Varney for his service, the council voted in favor of the appointment and conducted a swearing-in at the meeting.
Council context: Council members offered public remarks thanking Peter F. Varney for his service as interim manager and welcoming Daniels. Several council members lauded Daniels’ experience with the city and expressed confidence in his leadership. The vote was taken by voice; the clerk administered the oath and Daniels repeated the oath to “faithfully discharge my duties as city manager for the city of Rocky Mount, so help me God.”
Implementation: The council’s motion named Elton Daniels as city manager effective immediately; council members indicated a swearing-in would follow, and an oath was administered during the meeting. City staff and council members said they will work with Daniels on the transition and next steps.
