The State Board of Elections of North Carolina has announced a forthcoming meeting in Raleigh to address several administrative and ethical matters concerning the electoral process. Set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Dobbs Building, the public may view the proceedings both online and by phone, as per the NCSBE website.
During the meeting, listed on the tentative agenda are a series of actions described in the Board's official announcement, including swearing in newly appointed Board members. This action is to ensure that the Board is fully functional and compliant with the relevant statutes, specifically G.S. § 163-19(d). Additionally, members of the public, using password NCSBE, can join the meeting through a Webex link provided by the Board or dial in by phone at 415-655-0003 with the access code 2421 720 9539#, followed by the passcode 62723#.
Further points of business include the election of a Chair and Secretary for the Board, a procedure mandated by G.S. § 163-19(e). These elections are crucial in establishing leadership and maintaining the orderly conduct of the Board's responsibilities going forward. Furthermore, a statement on ethics and conflicts of interest, as required by G.S. § 138A-15(e), is set to feature in the agenda, addressing the commitment of the Board to uphold transparency and ethical conduct in their operations.
After the aforementioned items are addressed, the meeting is scheduled to adjourn. The detailed agenda and any corresponding meeting materials are slated to be posted on the meeting's webpage. The Board's notification clarifies that while the agenda is tentative, subjects may be added or altered as deemed necessary by the Board, ensuring that all pertinent issues are handled with due diligence.
