Aug. 18—The Gadsden Airport Authority met Tuesday to accept the resignation of its former chairman and to name his successor.

Vice Chairman Robert Turk read a letter from Harry McLendon, who resigned as chairman and board member.

Then board member Tim McCartney nominated Billy Billingsley as chairman, and board member Jonathan Welch seconded the motion, which was approved.

Billingsley has the briefest tenure on the board of any of its current members. He was appointed in March.

The board then convened in executive session to discuss litigation, with no plans to take action after its discussion.

Contact Gadsden Times reporter Donna Thornton at 256-393-3284 or [email protected].

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