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Appointments to Boards and Committees
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Payne, Human Services Agency, Executive Director, 704-296-4348 (For Appointments to Consolidated Human Services Board (CHSB);
Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board, 704-283-3853 (For Appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review and the Union County Library Board of Trustees)
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider appointments of members to Boards and Committees from applications received.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
1. Consolidated Human Services Board (CHSB):
The Consolidated Human Services Board (CHSB), pursuant to N.C. general statute 153A-77, is permitted to be composed of up to 25 members and composition of the board shall reasonably reflect the population makeup of the County. Currently, the Union County CHSB has 19 membership positions, each of which has a specific designation. Ten positions are filled and there are 9 vacancies including:
• Consumer of Human Services (2)
• Community Based Organization Representative (1)
• Dentist (1)
• Other Person (1)
• Pharmacist (1)
• Engineer (1)
• Physician-Psychiatrist (1)
• Psychologist (1)
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As is the County’s usual practice, the vacancies available for appointment were advertised by posting a notice on the County’s website:
<https://www.unioncountync.gov/government/boards-committees/boards-committees>
At its January 13, 2025 meeting, the CHSB reviewed applications and voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners appoint the following people to the CHSB:
• Mr. Noyes Harrigan is eligible to fill the vacant “Engineer” position.
• Ms. Lisa Kerner is eligible for reappointment to fill the “Other Person” position.
Copies of the recommended appointees’ applications are included for the BoCC’s review and consideration.
2. Board of Equalization and Review:
The term of Thomas J. Smith on the Board of Equalization and Review is expiring in February 2025.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Procedure. One qualified application was received. Mr. Smith has applied for reappointment.
3. Library Board of Trustees
The terms of Valerie H. Gromlovits (Waxhaw Representative), Julie Thomas (At-Large Representative), and Charlene B. Baucom (Marshville Representative) on the Union County Library Board of Trustees expire in January 2025. These vacancies have been advertised in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Procedure.
Valerie Gromlovits, Julie Thomas, and Chalene Baucom have all submitted their applications for reappointment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Consolidated Human Services Board: $200 per year per member ($20 per meeting x 10 meetings per year).