The Birmingham City Commission on Nov. 17 confirmed several appointments to boards and commissions and performed swearing-in of those present.

Nominations and voice votes approved incumbent Carl Kona to continue as a regular member of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Susan Shackett as an alternate. William Watkinson, previously an alternate, was nominated and approved as a regular member of the Board of Review to complete a three-year term.

The commission also concurred with the city manager's appointments of Beth Hussey and William (Bill) Roberts to the Birmingham Shopping District board; both were approved and the chair administered the oath to present appointees.

In staff introductions, Alex introduced Hannah Faye Nasser as a new clerk's office intern; Nasser said she is a Birmingham native and a recent college graduate who looks forward to public service.

Ending: These procedural appointments were approved unanimously by voice or roll call; the administration will follow up with paperwork and orientation for the new board members.