TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: March 13, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barbara Howe
PHONE:
472-2789
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement in the Amount of $50,000 and Appointment of Dr. Gary Pace as County Health Officer with Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency for the Period of March 14, 2018, Through August 31, 2018
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement in the amount of $50,000 and appointment of Dr. Gary Pace as County Health Officer with Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency for the period of March 14, 2018, through August 31, 2018, thus rescinding Health Officer duties of Dr. Caldwell; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The most recent County Health Officer appointment was approved May 19, 2015, Item 4(j).
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
As per California Health and Safety Code, Section 101025-101070, California Government Code, Mendocino County Code and Mendocino County Resolution No. 10-006, the County of Mendocino is mandated to have an appointed medical doctor serve as the County Health Officer.
Due to the retirement of the County's current Health Officer, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will be seeking a replacement by issuing a Request for Qualifications to find individuals who meet the requirements of County Health Officer. During this time, HHSA has arranged to contract with Dr. Gary Pace for the term of six months while the County completes the competitive bidding process.
Dr. Gary Pace was recently the Interim Health Official for Lake County and is experienced performing the duties of a county health officer. He has lived and worked in Mendocino County, in both ...
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