03-01-2021, Electoral Board minutes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD
Minutes
March 1, 2021
The meeting was held at the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street in
Christiansburg, and called to order at 10:00 am. Chairman Langford and Secretary Williams were present
in person. Vice-Chairman Sills was present via telephone. Deputy Registrar Charles Bleakley and
Information Technology Director Philip Martin were in attendance.
Secretary Williams moved to approve Vice-Chairman Sills’ participation in the meeting by electronic
means per the policy adopted by the Board on August 20, 2020. Chairman Langford seconded the motion,
and it was approved with the following votes cast: Mr. Langford: aye; Mr. Sills: aye; Ms. Williams: aye.
In accordance with the Code of Virginia, Section-24.2-106, Ms. Williams moved to organize the Electoral
Board as follows, effective March 1, 2021: Chairman: Richard Langford; Vice-Chairman: John Sills;
Secretary: Carroll Williams. Mr. Langford seconded, and the motion was passed with the following votes
cast: Mr. Langford: aye; Mr. Sills: aye; Ms. Williams: aye.
Secretary Williams moved to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2021 and February 24, 2021
meetings. Vice-Chairman Sills seconded, and the motion was passed with the following votes cast: Mr.
Langford: aye; Mr. Sills: aye; Ms. Williams: aye.
IT Director Martin discussed Montgomery County’s status regarding the HB 2178 (2019) Minimum
Security Standards. Per the Code of Virginia, the Board will send a letter to the Department of Elections
reporting on the county’s overall compliance with the security requirements checklist.
Ms. Williams reported that the local Republican committee has nominated 28 Officers of Election to
represent their party. The local Democratic committee has nominated 63 Officers to represent their party.
The roster of Officers of Election has been updated to reflect party designations. 57 Officers on the roster
have chosen to remain unaffiliated with either party.
Ms. Williams moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 am. The motion was approved with the following
votes cast: Mr. Langford: aye; Mr. Sills: aye; Ms. Williams: aye.
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Richard D. Langford John A. Sills Carroll D. Williams
Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary