LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 18-2548    Version: 1
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2018 In control: Health Department
On agenda: 6/18/2018 Final action: 6/18/2018
Title: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. John Kessler, PharmD to fill the upcoming Pharmacist vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-18

Title

Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. John Kessler, PharmD to fill the upcoming Pharmacist vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-18

 

Abstract

Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. John Kessler, PharmD to fill the upcoming Pharmacist vacant seat on the Board of Health effective

7-1-18.

                     

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 representative, 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.

Dr. Roscoe would like to serve a second (3) year term on the Board of Health’s Optometrist Seat.

 

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 approve re-appointment of Dr. John Kessler, PharmD to fill the upcoming Pharmacist vacant seat on the Board of Health effective

7-1-18