Franklin County supervisors adopt agenda, hold special meeting to fill vacancy; regular meeting set for Sept. 15

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting Sept. 11, adopted the day's agenda by unanimous voice vote and then moved into closed session to consider a personnel appointment to the Boone District.

After returning from closed session and certifying compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the board nominated and appointed Bonnie Law as an interim supervisor. Chair Sherry Smith said the board will issue a press release and will administer a swearing-in prior to the board's regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

The meeting opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance and concluded with the chair adjourning until the Sept. 15 monthly meeting. No formal budget, ordinance, or contract items were discussed on the public record during this special meeting.