# Board of Elections Regular Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Elections
**Date:** July 22, 2025 12:00 AM EDT (2025-07-22T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409

## Summary

The upcoming Board of Elections meeting on July 22nd will primarily focus on welcoming newly elected board members and conducting essential preparations for upcoming municipal elections. A formal swearing-in ceremony will take place, alongside the election of a new Board Secretary.

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to approving early voting locations and schedules for several municipal elections, including primaries in Hickory and general elections across various towns throughout Burke County. The board will also finalize schedules for absentee voting meetings, ensuring a smooth electoral process. Additionally, attendees are asked to review and potentially complete forms related to social media disclosure and confidentiality agreements.

Citizens interested in the upcoming elections, particularly those residing within Hickory or other participating towns, may find this meeting relevant. The decisions made regarding early voting and absentee procedures will directly impact their ability to participate in the democratic process.

## Agenda

- [Swearing-in of Board Members](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3749)
- [Election of Secretary for the board](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3750)
- [Approval of Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3751)
- [Approval of Minutes from June 10, 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3752)
- [Updates from the Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3753)
- [Approval of Director Duties 2025-2027](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3754)
- [Approval of Early Voting Hours and Sites for the City of Hickory Municipal Primary on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3755)
- [Approval of Early Voting Hours and Sites for the November 4th Municipal Elections](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3756)
- [Approval of Resolutions to Adopt Times for Absentee Meetings](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3757)
- [Reschedule August 12 Meeting](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3758)
- [Director Rhyne provides County Board Member Manual and North Carolina Election Laws](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3759)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409/item/3760)

## Votes

- Anthony Iovino nominated Donna Wojcik, Beverly Carlton nominated Linda Walker — Passed, 3-2
- Linda Walker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented — Passed, 5-0
- Approval of Director Duties 2025-2027 — Passed, 5-0
- Anthony's motion — Passed, 5-0
- Anthony made motion to approve both Resolutions — Passed, 5-0
- Anthony made motion to move Tuesday, August 12, 2025, meeting to Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — Passed, 5-0
- Linda Walker made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025, meeting, as presented — Passed, 5-0
- Linda's motion — Passed, 5-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2025-07-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409?document=2576)
- [agenda_packet_2025-07-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409?document=2621)
- [agenda_2025-07-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1409?document=2571)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/886)