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Neodesha board appoints Dr. Miranda McKellar as interim health officer
Summary
At a July 17 special meeting, the Neodesha Board of Commissioners moved and carried a motion appointing Dr. Miranda McKellar as Interim City Health Official and EMS Medical Director; the minutes record discussion of the need for an interim appointee but do not specify an effective date or vote tally.
The Neodesha Board of Commissioners appointed Dr. Miranda McKellar as Interim City Health Official and EMS Medical Director during a special call meeting held July 17, 2025, at City Hall.
According to the minutes, Administrator Jones addressed the commission regarding the necessity of appointing an interim health officer and "discussion held." Commissioner Banzet then moved to "appoint Dr. Miranda McKellar as Interim City Health Official and EMS Medical Director," a motion seconded by Commissioner Truelove; the record states the "motion carried" but does not provide a roll-call tally or effective date for the appointment.
Mayor Devin Johnson presided over the meeting, which convened at 12:00 p.m. and adjourned at 12:22 p.m. The minutes do not record any statements from Dr. McKellar at the meeting nor further details about the duties, term length, or start date for the interim assignment.
The appointment fills the role identified by city administration as necessary pending whatever longer-term staffing or appointment process the city follows; the minutes do not specify subsequent steps, required council confirmation beyond this action, or any related budgetary authorizations.
