BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 2128 SOUTH STERLING STREEI-SUITE 100  FRIDAY APRIL19,2024  11AM  SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEW DIRECTOR KENNETH F. RHYNE. JR.  SPECIAL CALLED MEETING  Attending: LH Kirksey, Sandi Walker, Beverly Carlton, Linda Walker, and Anthony Iovino. Chairman LH Kirksey called the meeting to order at 11:30AM, led the Pledge of Allegiance, Public comments: Barbara praised Kenny for his work as Interim Director and looks forward Beverly Carlton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All approved.  Guest; Barbara Myers followed by a moment of silence.  to working with him in his new position.  Business:  Anthony Iovino made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matter at  11:33AM. All approved.  Chairman LH Kirksey called the open session back to order at 12:10 PM.  Chairman LH Kirksey announced the status on the now open Election Specialist II position vacated by Kenny is pending till more information is obtained from Burke County HR. With no further business for the board to consider, Anthony Iovino made a motion to adjourn  at 12:11PM. All approved.  Submitted by Sandi Walker, Secretary