Silver Consolidated Board swears in members and elects officers for new year

Judge Matthew Reynolds administered the oath of office to the board’s newly reelected members during the evening session, thanking them for public service and urging commitment to the community. Ashley Montenegro read the oath and the board repeated the pledge, then received congratulations and a group photo.

Following the swearing-in, the board conducted its annual reorganization. Patrick Khan moved to nominate Ashley Montenegro for board president; Mike McMillan seconded, and Montenegro accepted, saying she appreciated the board’s confidence and looked forward to working together. The nomination carried on a voice vote. Mike McMillan nominated Dr. Michelle Diaz to continue as vice president; Mrs. Clement seconded and the motion passed. McMillan then nominated Patrick Khan to continue as board secretary; that motion also passed by voice vote.

The board next appointed members to standing subcommittees. The finance committee will include Patrick Khan and Mrs. Clement with arrangements for alternates as needed; audit and finance subcommittee members were aligned to ensure continuity; Mike McMillan will serve on the threat assessment committee and Kim (last name not stated) was named to the threat/shack committee with Dr. Diaz as backup. All committee motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

The board said the annual reorganization is required by board policy and will be followed by the usual assignment of duties and scheduling of committee meetings in the coming weeks. The board then moved on to presentations and recognition items on the agenda.