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Board appoints interim tax assessor after closed session; compensation to be set later

Beaufort County Board of Commissioners · July 8, 2026
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Summary

Following a closed session, the commission appointed Renee Deacham as interim tax assessor effective July 25 and asked staff to return with a compensation recommendation and recruitment plan for a permanent assessor.

After a closed session to discuss economic development and personnel matters, the board came back into open session and moved to appoint Renee Deacham (transcribed as "Deacham") as interim tax assessor effective July 25. Commissioners noted the office will need a recruitment plan for the permanent assessor and asked staff to return with recommended interim compensation.

What happens next: Staff will advertise the position and return with a compensation recommendation and recruitment timeline at a subsequent meeting.