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Scotland County commissioners vote to consolidate Health Department and Department of Social Services
Summary
After a public hearing with staff and board members expressing concern, the Scotland County Board of Commissioners voted to consolidate the county Health Department and Department of Social Services; commissioners said implementation details and employee protections will be worked out before an effective date.
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners voted June 2 to consolidate the county Health Department and the Department of Social Services into a single human services agency, following a public hearing in which employees and advisory-board members raised questions about jobs, benefits and service continuity.
Supporters on the commission said consolidation would align governance and personnel policies across county departments and create opportunities to integrate services for residents who use both agencies. Commissioner discussion emphasized time to plan and a later implementation date to allow…
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