Title
Vote on a request to approve to appoint James O’Keefe to fill the vacant Engineer Seat on the Board of Health effective 2-18-19.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve to appoint James O’Keefe to fill the vacant Engineer Seat on the Board of Health effective 2-18-19.
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. James O’Keefe would like to serve the first (3) three year term on the Board of Health Engineer Seat.
Budgetary Impact: Board of Health members are compensated a per diem and mileage.
Adequate funds are budgeted annually in the Health Department Budget.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve to appoint James O’Keefe to fill the vacant Engineer Seat on the Board of Health effective 2-18-19.