Tam was named to the post by the commission Thursday night. He is the District 2 representative on the board.
The former chairman - Charles Laughinghouse - did not seek re-election last year. District 4 representative Patrick Bell was elected vice-chairman of the Forsyth County Commission.
Also Thursday night, commissioners voted to rescind action taken last month to open bids for the design and construction of a new animal shelter. The commission may appoint a committee to study the matter further.
Brian Tam
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