BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 2128 SOUTH STERLING STREET-SUITE100  MORGANTON NC 28655 MONDAY APRIL 08, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING  10AM  Attending; LH Kirksey, Sandi Walker, Linda Walker, and Anthony Iovino.  Staff; Kenny Rhyne Recused Beverly Carlton Guests; none  Chairman LH Kirksey called the meeting to order at 10 AM, led the Pledge of Allegiance,  followed by a moment of silence. Public comments; none  Linda Walker moved to approve the agenda as presented. All approved.  Business:  Interim Director Kenny Rhyne reported to the board on the HAVA complaints filed with the State Board of Elections which also affect Burke County. Amy has replied to those filing with a copy to the SBOE to inform them when the duplicate lists are sent to us from the SBOE providing the necessary information, our list will be updated. Kenny also told the board members 88 absentee ballots have been sent out per the Anthony Iovino made a motion to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter Chairman LH Kirksey called the open session back to order at 11:12 AM. The interviews Linda Walker made a motion to set interviews for Director of Elections for Friday April 12, 2024 starting at 1PM. The interviews will be for four candidates pending confirmation of attendance for County Attorney JR Simpson and Alex Rhoney assistant director for Human Resources for Burke County. All approved. Anthony Iovino made a motion to adjourn at 11:17 AM. All approved.  2024 election cycle.  at 10:12 AM. All approved. will be for four candidates.  Submitted by Sandi Walker, secretary