UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2008


First National Community Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania

 

333-24121

 

23-2900790

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

102 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, PA

 

18512

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(570) 346-7667

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements with Certain Officers

On February 22, 2008, John R. Thomas, notified the Registrant that he will retire from the Boards of Directors of the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Community Bank, effective February 27, 2008.

On February 27, 2008, the Registrant’s Board of Directors appointed Louis A. DeNaples, Jr. to the Boards of Directors of the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Community Bank, effective immediately. Mr. DeNaples shall serve as a Class B director until the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until his successor is elected and qualified. Mr. DeNaples shall serve on the Audit Committee and the Stock Option Administration Committee.

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

First National Community Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: February 27, 2008

 

/s/ William S. Lance

 

 

William S. Lance

 

 

Treasurer and

 

 

Principal Financial Officer