The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has elected Julia Olson-Boseman as chair and Patricia Kusek as vice-chair, according to a news release.

"This is the first time in the history of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that two women will hold both the chair and vice-chair positions," county officials stated in the release.

Olson-Boseman and Kusek (right) were elected to their positions at the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

Olson-Boseman previously held the vice-chair position this year. The commissioners elect their chair and vice-chair every December.

“This is a momentous day for New Hanover County, to have two women elected to lead the board,” said Olson-Boseman in the release. “I look forward to the coming year and the work this Board of Commissioners will accomplish on behalf of our community and our citizens.”