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Commissioner Hollis Hall announces resignation after five years on commission
Summary
Long-serving Commissioner Hollis Hall told the Health and Social Services Commission on April 9 that he is resigning, citing age and health-related hearing difficulty; commissioners offered tributes and thanks.
Commissioner Hollis Hall announced his resignation from the Fairbanks North Star Borough Health and Social Services Commission at the April 9 meeting, saying he had served about five years and that age and hearing difficulties had prompted his decision.
"I think it's come my time to retire from this commission," Hall said, and added in remarks recorded on the transcript, "I would like to formally submit my resignation." He said his wife had urged him not to give up everything but that he believed stepping down was appropriate.
Commission members responded with personal thanks and tributes. Several commissioners and staff thanked Hall for his long service, praised his attention to budgetary detail and said they would miss his experience. The chair and other commissioners recorded appreciation on the public record.
Why it matters: A commissioner vacancy will require the borough to begin its standard appointment or recruitment process for a replacement. Hall's departure also represents the loss of an experienced voice on budgeting and program oversight, which multiple commissioners noted during the meeting.
No formal vote was required to accept the resignation at the meeting; the resignation was placed on the record and commissioners moved on to other business.
