Title
Vote to appoint Elizabeth Coykendall, MHA, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Health as a public member, effective June 23, 2025
Abstract
The Chatham County Board of Health is the policymaking, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Chatham County Public Health Department.
According to General Statute 130-A-35, the composition of the Board shall reasonably reflect the population makeup of the county and be composed of eleven (11) members: one physician licensed to practice medicine in this State, one licensed dentist, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, one registered nurse, one licensed pharmacist, one county commissioner, one professional engineer, and three (3) representatives of the general public.
Discussion & Analysis: The Board of Health recommends Elizabeth Coykendall, MHA, to serve the remainder of a vacant unexpired term that will expire on June 30, 2026. Elizabeth Coykendall will be eligible to serve up to three (3) additional three (3) year terms.
Current members:
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Board of Health members are provided with mileage to and from meetings and a meal. Adequate funds are budgeted annually in the Health Department Budget.
Recommendation: Motion to appoint Elizabeth Coykendall, MHA, to the Board of Health as a public member, effective June 23, 2025.