Jamie Anninson, Columbia County public health director, asked the Board of County Commissioners on July 30 to approve opening recruitment for an Assistant Public Health Director.

Anninson told the board the position would oversee multiple programs and support cross‑training across the department. She said the role would help manage control and prevention efforts and assist in coordinating projects with partners.

A commissioner moved to open recruitment for the Assistant Public Health Director position; the motion carried on a voice vote. The transcript records the motion and an affirmative vote but does not record a named seconder or a roll‑call tally.

No candidate was appointed at the meeting. Anninson told the board she would move forward with recruitment once the board approved opening the position.

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