The Iredell County Board of Commissioners held its annual leadership elections Tuesday and chose new leaders for the coming year.

Bert Connolly was nominated for chair, a motion to appoint him was seconded and the board recorded that the motion "carries 4 to 1." The transcript does not record a roll‑call listing each commissioner’s vote.

Melissa Nader was nominated and confirmed as vice chair; the nomination was seconded and approved unanimously by voice vote.

During commissioner updates, one commissioner said he voted against both the chair and vice‑chair nominations because of a local tradition of appointing the top two vote‑getters after an election. The commissioner summarized that view as a matter of precedent rather than personal ill will. Other commissioners used the updates to thank emergency personnel and to announce intent to file for reelection for the upcoming cycle.

The board continues routine business, including a consent agenda and scheduling vacancies for advisory boards and commissions.