The Birmingham City Commission on Nov. 17 approved multiple appointments to city advisory boards and departments and swore in newly appointed members.

The commission reappointed Carl Kona to continue as a regular member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to finish a three‑year term expiring Oct. 10, 2028. Susan Shackett, a licensed residential home builder who said she has lived in Birmingham for more than four decades, introduced herself as an applicant for the zoning board and described experience serving local boards.

William Watkinson, who said he was serving previously as an alternate and described himself as a practicing attorney, was nominated and unanimously appointed as a regular member of the Board of Review to serve the remainder of a three‑year term ending Dec. 31, 2027.

The commission also concurred with the city manager’s appointments of Beth Hussey (participating by Zoom) and William (Bill) Roberts to the Birmingham Shopping District board as business representatives for terms set to expire Nov. 16, 2029. The commission approved the manager’s recommendations by motion and voice vote; the newly seated members present were administered the oath of office at the meeting.

Alex (clerk’s office) introduced Hannah Faye Nasser as the clerk’s office intern; Nasser, a Birmingham native and first‑generation college graduate, said she is “incredibly grateful” to begin a public‑service role in her hometown.

The commission handled the appointments during the opening portion of its agenda and moved on to other business after the swearing‑in ceremony.