2014-010 - Approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, and the Health Department

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1.3 A director shall not be an elected official or employee of the City or County nor shall a director be related to an elected official of the City or County in the first degree by blood or marriage. 1.4 The Board members of the Paris Lamar County Health Department shall become the Directors of the Lamar County Board of Health upon the effective date of this Agreement. Vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Lamar County Board of Health shall be open to all residents of Lamar County, and filled by appointment made by the Board and approved by joint resolution of the Lamar County Commissioner's Court and Paris City Council. The Lamar County Board of Health shall be responsible for advertising vacancies on their Board and handling the application and screening process. 1.5 The Board shall be composed of at least two (2) licensed and qualified practicing medical doctors; at least one (1) licensed and qualified practicing dentist; and at least one (1) licensed and qualified practicing veterinarian. The remaining three positions on the Board of Directors may be filled by professional or lay persons. 1.6 A director may be removed from the Board, for neglect of duty, malfeasance, or improper behavior by recommendation of the majority of the Board followed by a joint resolution approved by majority vote of the Lamar County Commissioner's Court and Paris City Council. 1.7 Directors may serve a maximum of two consecutive 3 -year terms on the Board; not including any time served filling a partial or unexpired term. After reaching term limits, a Board Member must resign from the Board for at least one year before reapplying for appointment. The Directors shall serve on the Lamar County Health Board without compensation. 1.8 The Lamar County Judge and the Mayor of the City of Paris, or their authorized designee(s), shall be ex- officio, non - voting members of the Board entitled to attend and be heard at all regular and special meetings of the Board and during posted executive sessions of the Board II. OFFICERS 2.1 General. The officers of the Board shall consist of the chairperson, vice- chairperson, and secretary. The members of the Board shall select the officers from amongst their members. 2.2 Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Board. At each meeting, the Chairperson shall submit such recommendations and information as he /she may consider proper concerning the business, affairs, and policies of the District. 2.3 Vice - Chairperson. The Vice - Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson and in case of the resignation or death of Page 2 of 10