The position of County Commissioner for the 4th Legislative District of Lawrence County is currently vacant. The Lawrence County Board of County Commissioners is set to select a candidate to fill this role on January 28th, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The individual appointed to this position will serve until the next general election, at which point a permanent replacement will be elected.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have been residents of Lawrence County for at least one year prior to the election date, must live within the 4th District, and must be registered voters. Prior to the Board’s deliberation on any motions or resolutions regarding this vacancy, the chair is required to provide an opportunity for the county’s registered voters to submit names for consideration. These nominations can be made either in person during the meeting or in writing to the chair before the meeting commences.
For a name to be considered, a member of the Board of County Commissioners must formally nominate the individual. It is important to note that no second is required for such nominations. If the nominee is not present at the meeting, the person making the nomination must provide a signed declaration from the candidate, indicating their willingness to accept the position if appointed.
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