Regular meetings: Third Wednesday of the first month in each quarter at 4:00 p.m., Clarke County Health Department, Sky Light Room 345 N. Harris Street
Special meetings: determined at the time of call
MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
To determine the health needs and resources of its jurisdiction by research and by collection, analysis and evaluation of all data pertaining to the health of the community. To develop, in cooperation with the department, programs, activities, and facilities responsive to the needs of its area. To secure compliance with the rules and regulations of the department that have local application. To enforce, or cause enforcement of, all laws pertaining to health unless the responsibility for the enforcement of such laws is that of another agency. Support activities/services provided by personnel of Health Department.
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/INTERESTS
One member must be a practicing physician
One member must be a licensed nurse
One member must be an advocate for consumers
One member must be a consumer for needy or under privileged
MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
Kathleen Cason, Consumer for needy or under-privileged
12-31-2021
Patricia Moore, Advocate for consumers
12-31-2022
Betsy Pless, Licensed nurse
12-31-2022
Tionya Lawrence, Family nurse practitioner
12-31-2023
Jared Bailey, Mayor Appointee
Melissa Link, Mayor Representative
Dr. Demond Means, School Superintendent
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT Mayor and Commission (4) Serves by the virtue of the office (3)
CONTACT Dr. Claude A. Burnett, MD, MPH - District Health Director 706-389-3921