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Avery County approves leadership elections, officer appointments, recognitions and several administrative measures
Summary
The board elected Tim Phillips chair and Deion Solves vice chair, appointed county officers (county manager, county attorney, finance officer, clerk/assistant manager), adopted two recognition resolutions and approved a set of administrative items including collections and lot approvals; an ordinance first reading and an architectural-services item were advanced or deferred for later action.
At its Dec. 1 meeting the Avery County Board of Commissioners conducted its organizational business, electing board leadership, confirming key officers, adopting recognition resolutions and approving routine administrative measures.
Elections and appointments: Commissioners nominated and appointed Tim Phillips as chair and Deion Solves as vice chair. The board voted to appoint Philip Berry Jr. as county manager, Michelle Ford as county attorney, Caleb Hogan as county finance officer and…
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