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Appointment to Consolidated Human Services Board
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Payne, Human Services Agency, Executive Director, 704-296-4348
ACTION REQUESTED:
Appointment of member to fill Registered Nurse vacancy.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
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. Nine positions are filled and there are 10 vacancies including:
• Consumer of Human Services (3)
• Dentist (1)
• Optometrist (1)
• Pharmacist (1)
• Physician-Psychiatrist (1)
• Registered Nurse (1)
. Veterinarian (1)
. Board of County Commissioner Representative (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 August 10, 2026 meeting, the CHSB reviewed the application and voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners appoint the following person to the CHSB:
• Ms. Melissa Claflin is eligible for appointment to fill the “Registered Nurse” position.
A copy of the recommended application is included for the BoCC’s review and consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Up to $200 per year per member ($20 meeting x 10 meetings per year).