AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2014-122R reappointing Charles P. Anderson, M.D. as the Local Health Authority; approving the appointment letter engaging Dr. Anderson in this capacity; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: 9/16/2014
Department: Community Services
Funds Required: $1,500.00
Account Number: 100-125-52160
Funds Available: $1,500.00
Account Name: Professional Services
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Community Wellness/ Strengthen the Middle Class
BACKGROUND:
Health and Safety Code Chapter 121; A Health Authority is a local physician appointed under provision of this chapter to administer local laws related to public health. The Local Health Authority acts in an advisory capacity to the Environmental Health division when medical advice may be required such as food borne or disease outbreak. Also, the Health Authority agrees to ensure compliance with the Texas Health and Safety code requirements for the City's Automated External Defibrillators program. The term is set for two years.