BY MILES LAYTON

HERTFORD — When the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners meets Monday night, it will do so following the resignation of Jackie Greene, the county’s Elections Director. Greene’s departure comes at a pivotal time as the county prepares not only for upcoming municipal and nonpartisan election season but the 2026 election cycle.

Greene’s resignation has not been publicly addressed by county officials, but it marks a significant leadership change in an office responsible for overseeing elections during an era of heightened public scrutiny and complex rule changes across North Carolina. Greene’s exit leaves the Board of Elections with the task of recruiting and appointing a new director ahead of the Nov. 4 election cycle but the March primary.

The Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. at the Perquimans County Library meeting room in Hertford. The meeting is open to the public.

Consent Agenda Packed With Personnel Actions

Monday’s meeting includes a wide-ranging consent agenda featuring appointments, reclassifications, resignations, and merit increases across multiple departments.

Among the notable personnel items:

• Appointment of four new telecommunicators and three part-time EMTs to support emergency services.
• Reclassifications affecting building inspectors, deputies, DSS caseworkers, investigators, and communications staff.
• Several resignations, including from the 4-H Youth Development Agent, a part-time EMT, and a full-time Telecommunicator III, in addition to Greene’s departure.
• Merit and step increases approved for employees in the Sheriff’s Office, Water Department, Inspections, Social Services, Emergency Services.

These actions reflect an ongoing effort by the county to retain talent and adjust staffing to meet growing service demands.

Budget Amendment, Contracts, and Reappointments

The board is also expected to approve Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, which includes adjustments to account for staff changes and projected expenditures early in the fiscal year.

Also up for approval is the FY25-26 Senior Nutrition Program contract with the Albemarle Commission, ensuring continued meal services for seniors in Perquimans County.

A slate of board and committee appointments will also be voted on, including:

• Reappointment to the COA Board of Trustees — Wallace Nelson – reappointed
• Two reappointments to the Local Library Board – Robert Martin Jr. and Maurice Bunch – reappointment
• Reappointments to the Recreation Advisory Committee (Hertford and Winfall) – Maria McClenny and Cynthia Cunningham – reappointment

Scheduled Appointments: Honoring First Responders and Youth Leaders

Tax Administrator Bill Jennings will present the county’s tax collection percentage report.

Gary Kollman of the American Legion will present the Firefighter of the Year Award, honoring one of the county’s volunteer first responders.

Jared Harrell, the Perquimans County Extension Director, will introduce the county’s 4-H delegate to the NCACC Youth Conference, highlighting youth civic engagement in county government.

Jamie Johnson, the Maintenance Director for Perquimans County Schools, will provide an update on school facility readiness and summer maintenance projects.

Old and New Business

Under old business, the agenda lists updates from the County Manager Frank Heath, likely covering topics carried over from previous meetings.

New business items include:

• Approval of surplus equipment sales — a 2014 F-150 and a 2015 Dodge Charger; Starting bid was $500; When bidding ends Monday, sale amounts will be updated.
• Designation of a voting delegate and alternate for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) 118th Annual Conference
• Discussion of a Town of Hertford request for power access at the Marine Industrial Park