Robersonville council appoints town manager as temporary deputy finance officer, holds closed session

The Robersonville Town Council reconvened on July 16, 2024, and unanimously appointed Town Manager Chris Roberson as the town’s Temporary Deputy Finance Officer until the newly hired finance officer begins work. Councilman David Jenkins made the motion and Councilman Glen Cowan seconded; the council approved it without recorded opposition.

The move was presented as an interim administrative action to maintain continuity in financial operations while the town awaits the new finance officer. No additional details about the duration or specific duties tied to the temporary appointment were provided during the meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Claudie Wilkins then moved that the council enter a closed session citing North Carolina General Statutes 143-318.11(4) for economic development and 143-318.11(6) for personnel matters; Councilwoman Debra Armstrong seconded the motion, and the council voted unanimously to proceed into closed session. The council later voted, again unanimously, to return to open session.

There were no public votes recorded on ordinances, contracts, or budget measures at the meeting, and the council adjourned after resuming the regular session. The meeting record does not specify any outcomes from the closed session or further instructions to staff emanating from it.

Meeting attendance listed Mayor Tina Brown; Mayor Pro Tem Claudie Wilkins; Councilmembers Debra Armstrong, Chiquita Ward (remote), Glen Cowan and David Jenkins; Town Manager Chris Roberson; and Town Attorney Jim Batchelor.