Sabrena Smedley was chosen by her fellow County Commission members on Wednesday to lead the panel for the coming year.
The vote was 8-1 with Commissioner Tim Boyd, who had also eyed the post, passing.
Among those choosing Ms. Smedley were new commission members Katherlyn Geter, Chip Baker and David Sharpe.
Randy Fairbanks, who was chairman previously, was selected as vice chairman in a contest with Greg Martin.
Commissioner Martin got the support of Commissioner Boyd, but others backed Commissioner Fairbanks.
Randy Fairbanks is sworn in as vice chairman. Also shown is County Commission office administrator Patricia Moore.