Recommendation Concerning the Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
That the Board take the following action concerning the Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council, as requested by R. Michael Hill, Executive Director:
A. Waive the Board’s Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint the following four members to another two-year term, effective, retroactively, October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016:
1. Denise Adams (Provider);
2. Dr. John Lanza (Provider);
3. Vivian Krumel, RN, (Purchaser); and
4. Hong Dang (Purchaser);
B. Reappoint Catherine Kelly, Florida Blue Center Director (Consumer) for another two-year term, effective, retroactively, October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016; and
C. Appoint Dr. George Andrew Wellington Smith (Provider) for a two-year term, effective, retroactively, October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016, to replace Don Turner who has retired.
BACKGROUND:
In an email dated August 20, 2014, Mr. R. Michael Hill, Executive Director, Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council, requested that the Board of County Commissioners reappoint the individuals listed above. Each of the individuals has expressed a desire and willingness to serve on the Council. Existing file copies of their Resumes are attached for review.
In an email dated September 30, 2014, Mr. Hill recommended Dr. George Smith to replace Mr. Don Turner on the Council. Dr. Smith's Curriculum Vitae is provided for review.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
In accordance with Section I B, of the Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual, Board approval is required for all appointments / reappointments to Boards and Committees established by the Board of County Commissioners.