The 24-member North Carolina Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been appointed and will begin overseeing the 2009 inaugural activities including the swearing-in ceremonies of Governor-elect Bev Perdue on January 10th.

The committee will also oversee the planning of the inaugural parade and open house at the Governor’s Mansion that same afternoon.

The committee includes three appointments each by Governor-elect Perdue, Governor Mike Easley, the Senate President Pro-Tem, and the Speaker of the House.