# Board of Health Special Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Health
**Date:** July 14, 2025 12:00 AM EDT (2025-07-14T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439

## Summary

The Burke County Board of Commissioners, now also acting as the Board of Health, will hold a special meeting on July 14th to address key aspects of public health governance. Discussions will center around finalizing operational procedures for the newly combined board, ensuring fair and impartial decision-making processes, and approving a comprehensive set of policies impacting the Health Department's day-to-day operations.

A significant portion of the meeting will involve approving various policies related to public health, including those concerning communicable disease control, staff training, and financial procedures. The Board will also receive updates on the county's ongoing efforts to assess community health needs and improve outcomes through its Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan. Additionally, a key decision will be made regarding an appointment to the Child Protection and Fatality Prevention Team.

Citizens interested in understanding how Burke County manages public health initiatives, or those affected by the policies under review, may want to attend or watch this meeting. The Board's decisions will directly impact the delivery of public health services and contribute to a healthier community.

## Agenda

- [CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3982)
- [INVOCATION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3983)
- [Pledge of Allegiance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3984)
- [APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3985)
- [APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - NONE](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3986)
- [PRESENTATIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3987)
- [HD - REQUIRED TRAINING FOR BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3988)
- [APPROVAL OF THE 2025 RULES OF PROCEDURE](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3989)
- [ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMMITMENT TO AN EQUITABLE ADJUDICATION PROCESS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3990)
- [APPROVAL OF HEALTH DIRECTOR'S JOB DESCRIPTION, ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLETION OF ANNUAL REVIEW, AND APPROVAL OF RECRUITMENT & RETENTION POLICY FOR AGENCY STAFF](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3991)
- [APPROVAL OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT POLICIES - PART 1](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3992)
- [APPROVAL OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT POLICIES - PART 2](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3993)
- [APPROVAL OF VARIOUS HD ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3994)
- [COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CHA) AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANS (CHIPS) – UPDATE](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3995)
- [APPOINTMENT TO CPCFPT - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3996)
- [REPORTS AND COMMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3997)
- [VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439/item/3998)

## Votes

- To approve the agenda as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- To approve the aforementioned administrative policies for the Health Department as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- To appoint Dr. Shawn Hamm to the Child Protection Child Fatality Prevention Team, Seat No. 10 (health care provider) to complete the remainder of a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028. — Passed, 5-0
- To approve the 2025 rules of procedure for the Burke County Board of Health as presented, subject to review and/or revision by the County Attorney. — Passed, 4-0
- To adopt Resolution No. 2025 01 as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- To approve the job description for the Burke County Health Director and acknowledge completion of the Local Health Director’s 2024 annual performance review. — Passed, 4-0
- To approve the Board of Health policies as presented: Policy on Policy, Tobacco-Free Campus Policy, Staff Training and Development Plan, Financial Fee and Eligibility Policy, and the Recruitment and Retention Policy. — Passed, 4-0
- To approve the aforementioned operational and clinical policies as presented by the Local Health Director. — Passed, 4-0
- To accept the reports as presented. — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2025-07-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439?document=2692)
- [minutes_2025-07-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439?document=2818)
- [agenda_2025-07-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1439?document=2817)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/885)