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Board reviews governance items: deputy hire process, resignation and public records
Summary
Board members discussed a planned deputy health officer hire, the resignation of member Sandy Strader McMillan, an infant‑mortality typo in the materials and uploading minutes to Granicus; members asked for clearer candidate vetting and timely posting of records.
Board members addressed governance and personnel matters, including the proposed deputy health officer position, a board resignation and administrative housekeeping.
Deputy health officer and appointment process
Staff said there are multiple candidates for a deputy health officer role; the health officer said she needs to finalize a candidate and then inform the board. Board members reminded staff that the board plays a role in appointing health officers and that the board should be involved in reviewing candidates. Members asked that, for the eventual health officer appointment, the board present five candidate names (one must meet the statutory requirement of a physician or equivalent credential) as required by statute.
Resignation and housekeeping
The board acknowledged receipt of a resignation letter from Sandy Strader McMillan, who has moved out of the county. Members asked staff to draft a letter of thanks and to update the website and board listings to reflect current officers, including marking Doctor Worley as chair where appropriate.
Minutes and public posting
Members requested that agenda materials and minutes be uploaded to Granicus as other county departments do. Staff said they would explore Granicus or alternative upload methods and follow up with the county CIO.
Infant mortality data correction
A board member flagged a typo in the packet’s infant mortality rate for 2023; staff said the figure would be corrected to match the state’s published number and reminded members to rely on state data for official public releases.
Ending
The board asked staff to circulate a timetable for deputy hiring, collect five candidate names per statute, prepare a resignation letter for Ms. McMillan, and post minutes to county systems.
