Title
Vote on a request to approve reappointment of Stephanie Freese, DVM to fill a second (2nd) term in the Board of Health Veterinarian Seat, effective 2.20.2023.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve reappointment of Stephanie Freese, DVM, to fill a second (2nd) term in the Board of Health Veterinarian Seat, effective 2.20.2023.
Introduction & Background: The county Board of Health is the policymaking, rulemaking, 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 general public.
Discussion & Analysis: Board members may serve three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms. The BOH recommends Dr. Stephanie Freese, DVM for a to serve the second (2nd) year term on the Board of Health Veterinarian Seat.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Board of Health members are compensated a per diem and mileage.
Adequate funds are already budgeted annually by the Health Department for these expenses.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve reappointment of Stephanie Freese, DVM to fill a second (2nd) term in the Board of Health Veterinarian Seat, effective 2.20.2023.