Board appoints Trina Orel as vice chair after agreed swap with Supervisor Griffiths

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors on July 22 approved a proposed change in officer roles: Supervisor Trina Orel was appointed vice chair for the remainder of the year and is the recommended chair for the next term. County staff said the request came at the suggestion of Supervisor Griffiths, who has additional statewide duties that limit his time.

County counsel or administration explained this is a procedural board action consistent with board rules and prior adjustments to the chair‑vice chair rotation. The board approved the swap by motion and voice vote; no further actions were required.

Outcome: Supervisor Trina Orel appointed vice chair (motion carried). Further changes to the chair rotation beyond next year remain subject to future board decisions.

What’s next: standard officer duties continue under the board’s internal rotation and the board may revisit officer assignments at future meetings.