Title
Vote on a request to appoint Judith Malone, RN to fill the Vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to appoint Judith Malone, RN to fill the Vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.
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 three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms.
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 appoint Judith Malone, RN to fill the Vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health.