Title
Vote to approve appointment of Rya Williams to fill a vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.
Abstract
Vote to appoint Rya Williams to fill a vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.
Introduction & Background: The Chatham County Board of Health is the policy making, 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 member previously serving in this role will step down effective October 16, 2023. Ms. Williams will be appointed to serve the remainder of this three (3)-year term that expires January 23, 2026. After completing the remainder of this term, she will be eligible to serve up to three (3) additional consecutive three (3)-year terms.
The Board of Health unanimously recommended Rya Williams be appointed to the Board of Health as a public member.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Board of Health members are compensated for mileage and receive a meal.
Adequate funds are budgeted annually in the Health Department Budget.
Recommendation:
Vote to appoint Rya Williams to fill a vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.