Title
Vote on a request to approve the appointment of Ms. Wanda Fearrington to fill the upcoming vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-17.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve to appoint Ms. Wanda Fearrington to fill the upcoming vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-17.
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. Ms. Wanda Fearrington first three year term expires on June 30, 2017; he would like to serve a second three term to begin on July 1, 2017.
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 Ms. Wanda Fearrington to fill the upcoming vacant Public Seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-17.