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Appointments to Boards & Committees
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Payne, Human Services Agency, Executive Director, 704-296-4348
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider reappointment of Earl Ford to the Consolidated Human Services Board (CHSB).
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 44 - Appointed Earl Ford to CHSB.
BACKGROUND:
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. Thirteen positions are filled and there are six vacancies including:
• Consumer of Human Services (2)
• Dentist (1)
• Pharmacist (1)
• Physician-Psychiatrist (1)
• Optometrist (1)
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 May 12, 2025 meeting, the CHSB reviewed applications submitted and voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners reappoint him for a second term.
• Mr. Earl Ford is eligible for reappointment to fill the “Consumer of Human Services” position.
Copies of the recommended appointees’ applications are included for the BoCC’s review and consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Consolidated Human Services Board = $200 per year per member ($20 per meeting x 10 meetings per year).