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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 31, 2000 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Thomas 3 May 31, 2000 were distributed at the meeting for discussion and for each member attending the meeting. 2. Follow-up from April 14 work session The list of priority issues discussed at the April 14 work session was brought to the Board’s attention for discussion. It was suggested that the Board of Health focus on core areas and put these on a future agenda for discussion. This will be done and the list collapsed into broader areas for the next meeting. 3. Legislative Matters The Health Trust Fund relates to the Tobacco Trust Funds allocated to North Carolina. Advocacy of these funds for health purposes was discussed. An e-mail campaign to each of our representatives in support of this legislation is encouraged. The Right to Health Care legislation, sponsored by Verla Insko, provides legislation ensuring every citizen the fundamental right to health care on a regular basis. Healthy Carolinians Legislation is a new bill restoring financial support for Healthy Carolinians. IV. Board Comments Rosemary Summers discussed budget issues that have been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for approval and the course of action needed to promote awareness and improve visibility of the role the Health Department plays in the community. V. Announcements and Public Comment Ron Cammarata announced his upcoming resignation of his Board of Health appointment. The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mel Hurston, seconded by Janet Southerland, and carried without dissent. The Board of Health meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next regular Board of Health meeting will be held on June 22, 2000 at the Government Services Center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Respectfully submitted, Rosemary L. Summers, MPH, DrPH Health Director Secretary to the Board RLS:amt