<p> Board of County Commissioners Swearing-In Ceremony Tuesday, November 22, 2016</p><p>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.</p><p>The Invocation was provided by Pastor Nick Chilser from Medart Assembly of God.</p><p>The Pledge of Allegiance was provided by Commissioner-Elect Mike Stewart.</p><p>(CD5:00) The County Administrator introduced the Honorable Clerk Brent Thurmond.</p><p>(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</p><p>(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. </p><p>(CD5:07) Administer Oath to Chairman – Clerk Brent Thurmond (CD5:07) Administer Oath to Vice-Chairman – Clerk Brent Thurmond</p><p>(CD5:08) The Swearing-In Ceremony adjourned at 5:08 p.m.</p>