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Board OKs sole‑source contract with long‑serving county health officer
Summary
The board approved a sole‑source contract to continue Dr. James Richardson as Inyo County's health officer, with compensation read into the record at $7,884.61 per pay period and county coverage of malpractice insurance.
The Inyo County Board approved a sole‑source contract on May 12 to retain Dr. James Richardson as the county's health officer.
HHS Director Anna Scott told the board that Dr. Richardson has served as health officer and medical provider for many years and that recruitment for the role has historically been difficult; the position was previously advertised with limited response. As required by law, the board read the compensation terms into the record: the officer shall be paid $7,884.61 per pay period, and the county will reimburse travel expenses and per diem and cover malpractice insurance.
Scott said the health officer role entails a broad set of statutory responsibilities and 24/7 availability, and county staff recommended sole‑source continuation because of Dr. Richardson’s tenure and institutional knowledge. Supervisor Marshall moved the item and Supervisor Waddleton seconded; the motion passed unanimously (vote recorded as 5–0).
