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Commission delays hospital board appointment after late nomination and requests for more vetting
Summary
A last-minute nomination for the Williamson Medical Center board prompted commissioners to defer a hospital board appointment to the July 13 meeting so nominees can be vetted; the roll-call deferral passed 15–6 after debate about transparency and timing.
The Williamson County commission on June 8 deferred a vote on a hospital board appointment after a last-minute nominee appeared during the meeting and several commissioners said they needed more time to vet candidates.
The commission considered the reappointment of Wanita Patton to the Hospital Board of Trustees and a late alternative nomination of Rob Wampler, a retired healthcare executive who described more than three decades of hospital finance and leadership experience when he spoke to commissioners. Rob Wampler detailed his experience with hospital acquisitions and operations and said he wanted to ensure that Williamson Medical Center remains a community asset whether it remains privately owned or not.
Several commissioners expressed concern about making a decision without adequate review. Commissioner Hester said she had known Wanita Patton for years and preferred giving Patton the chance to speak; Commissioner Clifford said deferral would not interrupt Patton’s service because the private act and bylaws allow incumbents to continue until a successor is selected.
A motion to defer the appointment to the commission’s July 13 meeting passed on roll call, 15 yes to 6 no. The chair directed staff to place the nomination for the July agenda so both Wanita Patton and Mr. Wampler could be heard before a final vote.
Ending: The hospital board appointment will return to the July 13 commission agenda; commissioners asked that both nominees have an opportunity to present and answer questions before the body votes.
