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e. <br /> 20 41 (AWN: <br /> RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRIAN ESTES TO SERVE THE <br /> REMAINING TERM OF SHERIFF TRACY CARTER <br /> WHEREAS, Sheriff Tracy Carter submitted a letter of resignation from his position as Sherriff <br /> of Lee County effective January 1, 2022, which is prior to the end of his current term expiring in <br /> December 2022; and <br /> WHEREAS, Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 162-5.1(b), "if the sheriff were <br /> elected as a nominee of a political party,the board of county commissioners shall consult the <br /> county executive committee of that political party before filling the vacancy, and shall appoint <br /> the person recommended by the county executive committee of that party, if the party makes a <br /> recommendation within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy;" and <br /> WHEREAS, the Lee County Republican Party voted on November 22, 2021 to recommend the <br /> appointment of Brian Estes to fill the vacancy serving the remaining term of Sheriff Tracy <br /> Carter; and <br /> WHEREAS, In compliance with NC General Statute § 162-5.1(d), Brian Estes has submitted a <br /> valid disclosure statement dated November 5, 2021 and prepared by the North Carolina Sheriffs' <br /> Education Training and Standards in accordance with § 17E-20 verifying his qualification for <br /> appointment; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Lee County Board of Commissioners recognizes Brian Estes' eligibility to fill <br /> the vacancy of Sheriff effective January 1, 2022 and that all requirements and qualifications have <br /> been met to make such appointment as recommended by the Lee County Republican Party; and <br /> NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Lee County Board of Commissioners that <br /> Brian Estes is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy of Sherriff upon the retirement of Sheriff <br /> Tracy Carter effective January 1, 2022 through the end of his current term expiring in December <br /> 2022. <br /> Adopted this 13t day of December, 2021. <br /> / /ii/C <br /> k D. Smith," air <br /> Lee County Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTEST: / / <br /> ifer GI"e, Cler to the Board <br />