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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-135` � I 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-_ A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE PRIMARY CARE/PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, issues concerning health and access to health care are important to the every day lives of the citizens of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Florida has recognized the importance of Primary Care for Children and Families by enacting Florida Statutes Chapter 154 Part V; and WHEREAS, local governments are better equipped to identify the health care needs of the children and families in their communities; and WHEREAS, Indian River County is fortunate to have a strong group of professionals and volunteers who work diligently to meet the health care needs of the children and families of the County; and WHEREAS, an important step in identifying and solving health care problems in this community is the formation of an advisory committee to assist the Board of County Commissioners concerning primary health care matters in Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes and expresses their appreciation to the Indian River County Health Department, Gifford Health Center, IRC Hospital District, Community Health Network, Visiting Nurse Association, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Mental Health Association, Sebastian River Medical Center, IRC Emergency Medical Service (EMS), IRC Human Services and Fellsmere Medical Center for the diligent work done over the past several years in coordinating efforts to provide health care services to children and families in Indian River -County-, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. ESTABLISHMENT. The Indian River County Primary Care/Public Health Advisory Committee is hereby established. 2. MEMBERSHIP The Primary Care/Public Health Advisory Committee shall have twenty one voting members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with one member from each of the following areas: Indian River County Health Department, Gifford Health Center, IRC Hospital District, Community Health Network, Visiting Nurse F:\Attorney\Bill\Dictation\Committees\Primary Care adv comm reso.doc RESOLUTION NO. 2004ir -05 Indian River Memorial Hospital, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Mental Health Association, Sebastian River Medical Center, IRC Emergency Medical Service (EMS), IRC Human Services and Fellsmere Medical Center, IRC Council on Aging, Florida Department of Children and Family Services, IRC Ministerial Association, School District of IRC, IRC Sheriff's Department, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Taxpayer's Association and a member of the public. Members must be affiliated with . one of the above listed agencies or groups in Indian River County. The member of the public at large shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. 3. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office for each member shall be two years and shall be reappointed to additional terms with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. 4. POWERS AND DUTIES. The Indian River County Primary Care/Public Health Advisory Committee shall have the power and duty to: a. Consider and study the entire field of primary and public health care services within Indian River County; b. Advise the Board of County Commissioners at their request or upon its own initiative regarding health care issues affecting the citizens of the County; C. Consider all matters submitted to it by the Board of County Commissioners; and d. Submit proposed legislation, ordinances, and rules to the Board of County Commissioners. e. Vote to support grant applications or other types of assistance from private and public groups to further the goals of the Committee. f. Collaborate, coordinate and cooperate among the various entities represented by the Committee. 5. PRIMARY CARE/PUBLIC HEALTH. For the purpose of this Committee the term Primary Care/Public Health shall mean: the comprehensive mix of preventive and illness care services that is family oriented and easily accessible to county residents regardless of income, providing continuity of care over time. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2004- I 6. ADVISORY STATUS. The Primary Care/Public Health Advisory Committee shall be advisory only and the members shall serve without compensation. 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The provisions of Title 1, Chapter 103, relating to advisory boards and commissions shall apply to this Committee. The Committee shall elect from among its voting members a chairman and a vice chairman annually at its first meeting in January, or at its next meeting if no meeting is held in January. A County Commissioner shall serve as a non-voting liaison to the Committee. Each chair and vice chair shall serve for a one=year term and may be reelected but shall be limited to two successive annual terms, at which point they would be ineligible to chair the committee for at least one year. 8. MEETINGS. Meetings shall be held in January, April, July and October unless otherwise decided by the Committee. A meeting may be called at the request of the liaison commissioner or the chair of the Committee. The agenda for each meeting shall be established by the chairman in coordination with the liaison. The chairman or any Committee member may place matters on the agenda. Any Committee member may make an oral or written report on committee activity at a subsequent Board of County Commissioners meeting under "Public Discussion Items" or under its liaison "Commissioner Agenda Matters" with the concurrence of the Commissioner. 9. CONSULTANTNENDOR CONTACT. The chair or individual Committee members are prohibited from contacting consultants or vendors retained by the County. 10. VOTING If a group or agency is represented at a meeting of this committee by more than one member, only one member may cast a vote on any issue, but both members may participate in discussion. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-J jr, The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner NPi,hargar , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowther and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Caroline D. Ginn . Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht. Aye Commissioner Thomas B. Lowther Aye Commissioner, Fran B. Adams Aye The, Chairman thered'pd6 'declar'ed�-.the resolution duly passed and adopted this 9t110ay' of NoVemhPr` INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners :Attest ,J. =K: 6'art6n„ Clerk 3 r` ;. By Y cif r Caroline D. Ginn, C airman e", SAP 4"'eputy' Clerk Ap'provetlJoHorm. and legal su" iency: William K. DeBraal Assistant County Attorney 4 BCC approval date: NovemhPr (), 2004