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Jean Kline, Nursing Director for the Indian River County <br />Public Health Unit, introduced Dr. John Witte, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy <br />District Administrator for Health and Acting Director of Indian <br />River County Public Health Unit. <br />John Witte, Acting Director, told the Board he was glad to <br />come and meet them. He reminded the Board that Dr. Berman had <br />resigned and announced that a decision has been reached to recruit <br />an administrator rather than a physician to fill the position. The <br />position has been advertised. <br />Commissioner Eggert recalled that the Board has a right to <br />approve who is chosen for the position and requested that the Board <br />be given an opportunity to talk to the candidates prior to a choice <br />being made. <br />Acting Director Witte responded that this is at the pleasure <br />of the Board. He advised that a search committee comprised of <br />himself and 2 directors of health in other counties has been set up <br />to handle the matter; however, they would be glad to give the Board <br />an opportunity to meet with the candidates. <br />Commissioner Eggert felt that only the top two candidates need <br />to be presented to the Board. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested that Commissioner Eggert be <br />appointed to interview the top two candidates and welcomed Acting <br />Director Witte. <br />Commissioner Bird wanted to publicly thank Dr. Berman, noting <br />that it had been a real pleasure to work with him. Dr. Berman <br />always had the best interests of—the County at heart and did the <br />best he could with the limited resources he had to work with. He <br />also expressed his feeling that Dr. Berman is largely responsible <br />for the new health building. <br />Acting Director Witte responded that Dr. Berman is an <br />outstanding public health official. <br />Chairman Macht announced that a consensus had been reached to <br />appoint Commissioner Eggert to interview the top 2 candidates for <br />the director's position and present a recommendation to the Board. <br />B. Presentation to John Tippin, Former Chairman <br />Commissioner Macht presented a plaque and the Board's thanks <br />to John Tippin for his services as former Chairman of the Board for <br />1994. <br />JANUARY 24, 1995 <br />3 <br />moo �-nc 1,34 <br />J <br />