HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15116: DR. WILLIAM D. GEORGE (APPOINTMENT)
Memorandum .
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Yoshi D. Alexander; MBA-HCM, Health Director
DATE: February 16, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 15116
Appointment of Dr. William D. George as the Health Authority
For the City of Port Arthur
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15116, appointing Dr.
William D. George as the Health Authority for the City of Port Arthur for a period of two (2)
years.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1995, Dr. George has been the Health Authority for the City of Port Arthur. In accordance
with Sections 121.021-121.029 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a City, County, or Health
District may appoint a licensed physician to serve as Local Health Authority to advise City
Officials about public health issues-and serves as a consultant on issues which impact public
health in its jurisdiction. The term o£ office is two (2) years and may be renewed by
recertification or a different Local Health Authority maybe appointed for each term thereafter.
The City of Port Arthur wishes to maintain Dr. George as its Health. Authority.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
BUDGETARY EFFECT:'
None. '
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15116, appointing Dr.
William D. George as the Health Authority for the City of Port Arthur for a period of two (2)
years.
P.R. No. 15116
2/16/09-yda
RESOLUTION NO..,
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. A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING. DR. WILLIAM D.
GEORGE AS THE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE
- CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PURSUANT TO SECTION
121.023 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, Dr. William D. George has been acting as the Health Authority for the City
of Port Arthur since August 1, 1995; and,
WHEREAS,. the City Council desires to reappoint Dr. William D. George as the Health
Authority for a period of two (2) years as provided by Section 121.023 of the Health and Safety
Code; pow therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BYiTHE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and preamble are true and correct:.
Section 2. That Dr. George is herein appointed. as the Health Authority for the City of
Port Arthur and shall perform the duties required thereof.
Section 3. That the City Ivlanager is herein authorized to sign the attached Certificate of
Appointment attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 4. That,a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
A.D., 2009 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the'City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: Mayor:
. .
P.R. No. 15116
2/16/09-yda
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Councilmembers: -
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ark Sokolo ttorney (Q,y~ ~a_
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
oshi D: Alexander, MBA-HCM
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager irector of Health Services
EXHIBIT "A"
Certificate-of Appointment
• For, a
Local .Health Authority
1 WILLIAM D. GEORGE, MD , ,acting in the capacity as a
(Check the appropriate designation below) k
Non-physician and the Local Health Department Director
X Mayor or Designee
County Judge of Designee
Chairperson of the Public Health District
do hereby certify the physician, WILLIAM D. GEORGE., MD ,who is licensed
by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners, was duly. appointed as the Local Health Authority
for PORT ARTHUR ,Texas.
Date term of office begins MARCH T , 2009
Date term of off ce ends FEBRUARY 28 , 2011 ,unless removed by law.
The Local Health•Authority has been appointed-and approved by the:
(Check the appropriate designation below)
Director,
X City Council for the City of PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
Commissioners Court for County
Board of Health for the Public Health District
I certify to the above information on this the day of , 20_
Signature of appointing official
(See reverse side jor instructions)
Revised by the Division of Regional and Local Health Services, February 2008 - '