Georgetown, Del., Jan. 8, 2008: Sussex County Council has new leadership for the New Year.

County Council, at its Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, meeting elected its officers for 2008, selecting as president Councilman Finley B. Jones Jr. of Greenwood, and as vice president Councilman Lynn J. Rogers of Milton.

Councilman Dale R. Dukes of Laurel held the council presidency for the past year, while Mr. Jones served as vice president.

As Council President, Mr. Jones will preside over all council meetings in 2008, with Mr. Rogers substituting as the presiding officer anytime Mr. Jones is unable to attend.

It is customary for the council, at the first meeting of each new year, to elect its officers and appoint legal staff. The five-member council unanimously approved both Mr. Jones and Mr. Rogers for their leadership posts.

Council also unanimously approved James D. Griffin to another one-year appointment as County Attorney. Mr. Griffin will serve as the elected body’s chief counsel.

Vincent G. Robertson and Richard E. Berl Jr. also were selected for one-year re-appointments as assistant county attorneys, with Mr. Robertson to serve the Planning & Zoning Commission and Mr. Berl to serve the Board of Adjustment.

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