The Richland County Community and Health Services Standing Committee convened on October 2, 2025, at 9:33 AM, with all members present. The meeting began with a verification of compliance with open meeting laws, followed by the approval of the agenda, which included 17 points.

The committee then moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 4, 2025. After confirming no changes were needed, the minutes were approved as presented.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the election of the committee chair and vice chair. Sandy Kramer was nominated and subsequently elected as chair after a voice vote, with a majority supporting her appointment. Larry Engle was nominated and unanimously elected as vice chair, with no other nominations presented.

The meeting concluded with the successful election of leadership, setting the stage for future discussions and initiatives within the committee. No public comments were made during the session. The next steps for the committee will likely involve addressing the remaining agenda items in upcoming meetings.