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Lieutenant Brad Riley recognized Sheriff Robert Canaday who will retire on January 31, 2001 after 31~ years with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Deparment. Sheriff Canaday began work with the Sheriff's Department on July 21, 1969. He was first elected Sheriff in 1982 and re-elected in 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998. On behalf of the Board, Vice Chairman Carruth presented a plaque to Sheriff Canaday in appreciation for his dedicated service to Cabarrus County and its citizens. Sheriff Canaday commented on his tenure as Sheriff and stated it had been an honor to serve the citizens of Cabarrus County. He stated his support for the appointment of Lt. Brad Riley as his successor and said he was absolutely qualified and dedicated to serving the citizens of Cabarrus County. Further, Sheriff Canaday expressed appreciation to the men and women who work for the Sheriff's Department. Board members expressed appreciation to Sheriff Canaday for his dedicated service to Cabarrus County. Commissioner Privette commended Sheriff Canaday on his leadership and stated he had served with distinction and honor. Chairman Fennel stated it had been his privilege to work with Sheriff Canaday and described him as a "great" man with such characteristics as honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. Reco~nition of Kelly Sifford and Rod~er Lentz for Obtaining their American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Membership - Jonathan Marshall, Plannin~ Services Director Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, paid tribute to Sheriff Canaday. He commented on how Sheriff Canaday had stood up for all County employees throughout the years. Mr. Marshall recognized Ms. Kelly Sifford and Mr. Rodger Lentz, Cabarrus County Senior Planners, for achieving membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). The AICP membership requires certain levels of education, training and experience along with strict adherence to a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. vice Chairman Carruth presented the Certificates of Membership to Ms. Sifford and Mr. Lentz. Board members congratulated them on their achievement. Reco~nition of the Cabarrus County Fair - Debbie Bost, County Extension Director Ms. Debbie Bost, County Extension Director, recognized recent successes of the 2000 Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair. At the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention, the Fair received the following state awards in the largest category division: 1st place Youth Award; 2ad Place overall Agricultural Fair; and the North Carolina Department of Agricultural Goodness Grows in North Carolina Award. Ms. Bost recognized the following Fair officials who were present for the meeting: Mr. Harold McEachern, General Manager; Ms. Mary Ann Hammill, Operations Manager; Mr. Estus White, Fair Board President; and Mr. Marvin Bost, Fair Board member. Mr. McEachern expressed appreciation to Ms. Bost and the Cooperative Extension staff for their work on behalf of the Fair. He also thanked the many young people for their hard work each year to make the Fair a success. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Lieutenant David B. "Brad" Riley as Cabarrus County Sheriff upon the Retirement of Sheriff Robert M. Canaday on Januar~ 31, 2001 A letter was included in the Agenda from Mr. John W. Clark, II, Chairman of the Cabarrus Democratic Executive Committee, recommending the appointment of Lt. David B. "Brad" Riley as Cabarrus County Sheriff upon Sheriff Canaday's retirement on January 31, 2001. Lieutenant Brad Riley introduced himself, stating he comes into the position of Sheriff with great honor and looks forward to working with the Board. Sheriff Canaday again made remarks in support of Lt. Riley and his appointment to the position of Sheriff. He stated Lt. Riley is an excellent man who will do a good job as Sheriff of Cabarrus County.