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Vote on a request to approve appointment of Dr. Stephanie Freese, DVM, to fill the Veterinarian vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 9-23-19.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve appointment of Dr. Stephanie Freese, DVM, to fill the Veterinarian vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 9-23-19
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, one Nurse, one Physician, one professional Engineer and one Veterinarian.
Discussion & Analysis: Board members may serve (3) consecutive three (3) year terms. Dr. Freeze would initially serve until February 20, 2020 and then would be eligible for reappointment to a full three-year term.
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 appointment of Dr. Stephanie Freese, DVM, to fill the Veterinarian vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 9-23-19