Public Health Commission approves minutes and community health worker recommendation; liaison change by consent
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Summary
The commission approved minutes from Dec. 4, 2024; by unanimous vote approved a recommendation on community health workers; a commissioner volunteered to serve as the commission’s liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee and was accepted by unanimous consent.
The Austin–Travis County Public Health Commission handled three formal business items during the meeting: approval of prior minutes, selection of a new liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee by consent, and a unanimous approval of a recommendation regarding community health workers.
Minutes: The commission approved the minutes from the Public Health Commission regular meeting on Dec. 4, 2024. A member moved to approve the minutes and a second was recorded; commissioners indicated unanimous consent during the roll call.
Joint Sustainability Committee liaison: A commissioner volunteered to serve as the Public Health Commission’s liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee; the offer was accepted by the chair and processed by unanimous consent. The liaison role meets monthly and coordinates the Infrastructure and Access working group.
Community Health Worker (CHW) recommendation: The commission considered and approved a recommendation from the Infrastructure and Access working group on community health workers. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the chair called for the vote and recorded a unanimous vote in favor. Vice Chair Lynn Shaw and the working group were identified as primary authors of the recommendation. Commissioners noted follow‑up work to advance implementation and possible budget implications.
Votes at a glance (formal actions recorded in meeting): - Approve minutes from the Public Health Commission regular meeting on Dec. 4, 2024 — outcome: approved (unanimous). Motion and second recorded; individual mover/second names not specified in the transcript. - Appoint/consent liaison to Joint Sustainability Committee — outcome: consensus/accepted; no formal roll‑call vote recorded. - Approve recommendation from the Infrastructure & Access working group on community health workers — outcome: approved (unanimous). Motion and second recorded; mover/second not specified in transcript. Commissioners indicated unanimous consent on the motion.
Ending: The commission adjourned after confirming future agenda items and follow‑up steps related to the CHW recommendation and other presentations.