HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2026-024-Professional Clerks to the Boards of County Commissioners’ Week proclamation ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 3 -9 , 2026 , AS
" PROFESSIONAL CLERKS TO THE BOARDS
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' WEEK "
WHEREAS , the role of the clerk to the board of county commissioners is crucial for
maintaining an informed community and facilitating effective local governance through
communication among citizens , governing bodies , and administrative departments ; and
WHEREAS , the position of clerk , one of the oldest in local government , continues to be
essential as the official recordkeepers of their counties , with responsibilities that are
deeply rooted in history ; and
WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute 153A- 111 requires every board of county
commissioners to appoint or designate a clerk to the board to perform any duties that may
be required by law or the board of commissioners including , but not limited to , the
preparation , filing , and protection of local government records , which are vital for
accountability and transparency ; and
WHEREAS , clerks enhance their professional skills through active participation in the
North Carolina Association of County Clerks to Boards of Commissioners , which , in
partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government and
the International Institute of Municipal Clerks , offers nationally recognized certification
programs and continuous professional education ; and
WHEREAS , clerks , through their dedication to professional development , not only
improve the efficacy of their offices but also bring positive recognition to their counties by
participating in advanced education and obtaining profession related certifications .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that May 3 through May 9 , 2026 , be recognized as
" PROFESSIONAL CLERKS TO THE BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS '
WEEK"
In Orange County and that the Board extends its appreciation to Clerk to the Board Laura
Jensen and Deputy Clerk to the Board Tara May , and to all county clerks and deputy
clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the county they
represent .
ADOPTED this the 5t" day of May , 2026 .
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J n Hamilton , Chair
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