Commission votes to form redistricting board to draw five districts

The chair of the meeting moved the assembly into a formal vote and a majority approved creating a redistricting board to draw five county districts. A commissioner formally moved "to have the redistricting board called upon to create the 5 districts," and the chair seconded the motion; the chair then called for the ayes and the motion carried.

The state's attorney explained that adopting a motion or passing a resolution would satisfy the statutory requirement if the commission wished to act itself; otherwise the statutorily appointed board would assume map‑drawing responsibilities and hold public meetings. The meeting record shows a vote in favor and the commission immediately proceeded to discuss the board's composition and nomination process.