Michelle Parker-Evans has been appointed Durham County’s new Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. She succeeds previous Clerk Vonda Sessoms who retired on August 30.

Parker-Evans, who is currently senior executive assistant to the Durham City Manager, has spent her extensive professional career spanning 23 years working with various public entities including the U. S. Department of State, City of Durham, City of Raleigh and Durham County. Parker-Evans holds a B. S. degree from Shaw University.

In making the appointment, Board Chairman Michael D. Page said, “We are grateful that Michelle Parker-Evans is returning to Durham County Government after serving in other capacities throughout the country.  Her thorough knowledge and expertise of county government operations will enhance the quality service that the staff of the Clerk to the Board has continued to provide.  Michelle has worked in various capacities with local government and is eager to continue her service to the citizens of Durham County”.  

 “I am honored to be appointed as Clerk to the Board for Durham County”, said Ms. Parker-Evans on her appointment.  She continued, “As a Durham native, I am excited about the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity.  I am committed to providing professional, efficient, and effective assistance to all citizens of Durham.   I look forward to working with the Board of County Commissioners and County administration to enhance the quality of life for our citizenry.”

As Clerk to the Board, Ms. Evans will be officially responsible for preparing Board meeting agendas, maintaining and transmitting official meeting minutes, certifying legal documents on behalf of Durham County, and other duties in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

In addition she will assist the Board of Commissioners with a wide array of miscellaneous assignments as well as manage the office personnel.

Evans will assume her duties on Monday, November 30.  The Board of County Commissioners approved an annual salary of $61,000.

Michelle Parker-Evans has been appointed Durham County’s new Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. She succeeds previous Clerk Vonda Sessoms who retired on August 30.

Parker-Evans, who is currently senior executive assistant to the Durham City Manager, has spent her extensive professional career spanning 23 years working with various public entities including the U. S. Department of State, City of Durham, City of Raleigh and Durham County. Parker-Evans holds a B. S. degree from Shaw University.

In making the appointment, Board Chairman Michael D. Page said, “We are grateful that Michelle Parker-Evans is returning to Durham County Government after serving in other capacities throughout the country.  Her thorough knowledge and expertise of county government operations will enhance the quality service that the staff of the Clerk to the Board has continued to provide.  Michelle has worked in various capacities with local government and is eager to continue her service to the citizens of Durham County”.  

 “I am honored to be appointed as Clerk to the Board for Durham County”, said Ms. Parker-Evans on her appointment.  She continued, “As a Durham native, I am excited about the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity.  I am committed to providing professional, efficient, and effective assistance to all citizens of Durham.   I look forward to working with the Board of County Commissioners and County administration to enhance the quality of life for our citizenry.”

As Clerk to the Board, Ms. Evans will be officially responsible for preparing Board meeting agendas, maintaining and transmitting official meeting minutes, certifying legal documents on behalf of Durham County, and other duties in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

In addition she will assist the Board of Commissioners with a wide array of miscellaneous assignments as well as manage the office personnel.

Evans will assume her duties on Monday, November 30.  The Board of County Commissioners approved an annual salary of $61,000.