# Special Called Town Council Meeting - 4:00pm

**Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council
**Date:** January 23, 2026 4:00 PM EST (2026-01-23T16:00:00-05:00)
**Location:** 160 Midland Ave., Black Mountain, NC, 28711

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3097

## Summary

The Black Mountain Town Council held a special meeting on January 23rd to address an urgent need within the town's financial leadership. With both the Finance Director position and the Town Manager role currently vacant, the council's primary focus was ensuring financial stability by appointing an interim Finance Director.

The key decision made during the meeting was to appoint Richard Hicks, who is also serving as the incoming Interim Town Manager, to simultaneously fill the role of Interim Finance Director. This appointment was approved unanimously and will take effect immediately, ensuring continuity in financial operations until a permanent Finance Director is hired.

This meeting was called to resolve a critical staffing gap, and the outcome directly impacts how the town manages its finances. Residents interested in learning more about this appointment or accessing supporting documents can find them online at www.townofblackmountain.org under "Government" then "Town Council."

## Documents

- [minutes_2026-01-23.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3097?document=12916)
- [agenda_packet_2026-01-23.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3097?document=12915)
- [agenda_2026-01-23.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3097?document=12914)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/850)