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MINUTES-Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH October 28, 2015 S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2015 Agenda & Abstracts/ June Page 5 members that interested persons should send her an email within the next week. BOH members will vote to select the Chair and Vice-Chair at the November meeting. B. Health Director Annual Review Susan Elmore, Chair, reviewed this year’s process for the annual review referring to the BOH Policies and Procedures for guidance. The annual review will occur during a closed session at the November 2015 meeting. Ms. Elmore will survey direct reports and share the results with the Board. Dr. Bridger will prepare her WPPR and submit it to the Board. The BOH members had several questions and comments that were addressed by Ms. Elmore and Dr. Bridger. C. Health Director’s Report Dr. Bridger gave a brief update on her activities in October as well as gave highlights from Mr. Rick Brajer’s, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services, visit. She also briefly spoke on the Cost Settlement Program, the 50% cut in funds and its affect on the health department. The BOH members had questions and comments that were addressed by Dr. Bridger. D. Media Items Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our involvement in various efforts. VIII. Board Comments Susan Elmore, Chair, mentioned that the Community Listening Sessions went well and had great attendance. Liska Lackey, Vice-Chair, added that the Annual Healthy Carolinians meeting will be held December 11th at 8:30am. At the meeting, they’ll be looking at the top 5 focus topics. Ms. Lackey stated that she will forward the information to the BOH members. She also mentioned that Ashley Mercer, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator, was very appreciative for all of their participation in the Community Listening Sessions. Ms. Elmore reminded all about the email she sent to them regarding the OUTBoard committee’s solicitation for a committee member and suggested that there be representation from the BOH on the OUTBoard committee. VIIII. Adjournment A motion was made by Mia Burroughs to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m., was seconded by Reena Mehta and carried without dissent. The next Board of Health Meeting will be held November 18, 2015 at the Orange County Health Department, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC at 7:00 p.m.