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Board of County Commissioners Swearing-In Ceremony Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Randy Merritt, Jerry Moore, Commissioner Re-Elect Ralph Thomas, Commissioner-Elect Chuck Hess and Commissioner-Elect Mike Stewart. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Brandy King.

The Invocation was provided by Pastor Nick Chilser from Medart Assembly of God.

The Pledge of Allegiance was provided by Commissioner-Elect Mike Stewart.

(CD5:00) The County Administrator introduced the Honorable Clerk Brent Thurmond.

(CD5:02) Swearing in Commissioner Re-Elect Ralph Thomas, District 1 – Clerk Thurmond (CD5:03) Swearing in Commissioner Elect Mike Stewart, District 3 – Clerk Thurmond (CD5:04) Swearing in Commissioner Elect Chuck Hess, District 5 – Clerk Thurmond

(CD5:05) Request Board to Select and Appoint Chairman and Vice-Chairman – Clerk Thurmond Commissioner Moore moved to appoint Commissioner Ralph Thomas as Chairman; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD5:06) Commissioner Merritt moved to appoint Commissioner Mike Stewart as Vice- Chairman; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:07) Administer Oath to Chairman – Clerk Brent Thurmond (CD5:07) Administer Oath to Vice-Chairman – Clerk Brent Thurmond

(CD5:08) The Swearing-In Ceremony adjourned at 5:08 p.m.