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BOOK 21 PAGE 49i. <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a four to three vote. <br />Commissioner Paschal moved to change Mr. Smitherman's title from <br />County Manager to Administrative Consultant effective March 15, 2007 through <br />April 24, 2007. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Stevens <br />Nay: None <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. <br />The Board discussed the appointment of an individual to serve as Interim <br />County Manager. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle read North Carolina General <br />Statute §153A-84 which states, "Whenever the position of county manager is <br />vacant, the board of commissioners shall designate a qualified person to <br />exercise the powers and perform the duties of manager until the vacancy is filled. <br />The board may designate the chairman or some other member as interim <br />manager,- for the interim the chairman or member shall become a full-time county <br />official, and the board may increase his salary pursuant to G.S. 153A-28". After <br />some discussion, Commissioner Shook moved that former Chairman Herbert <br />Hincks be appointed Interim County Manager. Upon a vote, the results were as <br />follows: <br />Aye: Paschal and Shook <br />Nay: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Reives, and Stevens <br />The Chairman ruled the motion failed by a five to two vote. <br />After further discussion, Commissioner Reives nominated Finance <br />Director Lisa Minter and Commissioner Stevens nominated Assistant County <br />Manager Kenny Cole to serve as Interim County Manager. Upon a vote for Ms. <br />Minter, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, and Reives <br />Nay: Brown, Shook, and Stevens <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a four to three vote. <br />Mr. Brown announced that Finance Director Lisa Minter would be the Interim <br />County Manager until the County Manager's position is filled. <br />Commissioner Stevens moved for Chairman Brown to co-sign County <br />checks with the Finance Director until a new County Manager is hired. Upon a <br />vote, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Stevens <br />Nay: None <br />2 <br />