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Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Marcia Herman-Giddens to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-20.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve re-appointment of Dr. Marcia Herman-Giddens to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-20
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 licensed Physician, one Nurse, one Veterinarian, one County Commissioner, and one professional Engineer.
Discussion & Analysis: Board members may serve (3) consecutive three (3) year terms.
Dr. Herman-Giddens would like to serve a third (3) year term on the Board of Health’s Public 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. Marcia Herman-Giddens to fill the upcoming Public vacant seat on the Board of Health effective 7-1-20.