LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 20-3497    Version: 1
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 5/13/2020 In control: Health Department
On agenda: 6/15/2020 Final action: 6/15/2020
Title: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Karen Barbee to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-18-20 - Second Three Year Term

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Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Karen Barbee to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-18-20 - Second Three Year Term

 

Abstract

Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Karen Barbee to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-18-20 - Second Three Year Term.

 

Introduction & Background: The county Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Chatham County Public Health Department.

According to General Statute 130A-35, the composition of the Board shall reasonably reflect the population makeup of the county and shall include: Three public representatives, one licensed Pharmacist, one Licensed Optometrist, one licensed Dentist, one County Commissioner, and one professional Engineer.

                     

Discussion & Analysis: Board members may serve (3) consecutive three (3) year terms.

Dr. Karen Barbee would like to serve a second (2) year term on the Board of Health’s Public Seat.

 

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This is a statutory appointment.

                     

Budgetary Impact: Board of Health members are compensated a per diem and mileage.  Adequate funds are budgeted annually in the Health Department’s Budget.

                     

Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Karen Barbee to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-18-20 - Second Three Year Term