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Hamilton County Commission acknowledges appointment of Rebecca Bohannon as health services administrator after legal questions
Summary
Hamilton County commissioners voted to acknowledge — rather than "confirm" — the county mayor's appointment of Rebecca Bohannon as administrator of the Health and Social Services Division, following legal questions and an attorney general opinion about local authority over health officers.
Hamilton County commissioners voted July 16 to acknowledge the county mayor’s appointment of Rebecca Bohannon as administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division, after discussion about the proper wording and legal authority.
The commission approved Resolution 7 25-14 as amended to substitute the word “acknowledge” for “confirm.” Commissioner Sharp moved the amendment and Commissioner Smith seconded; the roll call vote recorded support from the commissioners present and the amended resolution passed.
The change came after discussion about whether the commission’s action carried legal force over the mayor’s appointment. Attorney Janie Varnell told the commission, “In my opinion, I don't think the nomenclature really matters. If the will of this body is to acknowledge…
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