Jenneth Randall has been named by County Mayor Jim Coppinger as county auditor.
The County Commission is expected to approve the nomination next Wednesday.
She replaces Bill McGriff, who was in the auditor's office for 41 years.
Ms. Randall has served in the office for 25 years.
She has been the interim auditor since the retirement of Mr. McGriff in September.
County Mayor Coppinger said she became second in command after Lee Brouner moved to the county finance department as top assistant to Albert Kiser.
He said, "She really works hard and spends a lot of time on the job."