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JUS 2 9 1983 <br />stated that although he values Dr. Flood's thoughts and <br />recommendations, he felt this puts the doctor in a difficult <br />spot, and he hoped we try to get as many applicants who are <br />qualified in the field of public health as possible. <br />Commissioner Wodtke then asked how long it takes to get <br />a certificate of Public Health Training, and Dr. Flood <br />stated that it took him 9 months, but he did not know how <br />long the new course might be. He noted that Dr. Tucker has <br />indicated he would be interested in attending such a course. <br />He continued that only two of the applicants have a <br />smattering of health training. Dr. Lier had some months in <br />a Health Department in St. Petersburg where he handled one <br />particular area. Dr. Tucker had a few years in the <br />military, and he is very good with venereal diseases, which, <br />he felt, is why 'HRS chose him above the other two. None of <br />the applicants are trained public health physicians. <br />a <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Scurlock, that we defer action <br />on this matter and request HRS to give us addi- <br />tional candidates within the next 30 days, <br />stressing that we are looking for candidates with <br />public health training, and also that we do not <br />conduct interviews until we have heard from HRS. <br />Commissioner Wodtke wished to be sure that this will <br />keep the three present applications active. He noted that <br />he did not wish to infer in any way that these are not <br />capable applicants, but noted the problem is that the only <br />comments we hear about them relate only to their particular <br />specialty. <br />Commissioner Bowman wished to know what percentage of <br />the job of Public Health Director is pure administration, <br />4 <br />