Independence Advisory Board of Health
Function
Advisory Board to the City Manager, Department of Health and City Council on matters pertaining to public health, and shall perform such other duties as prescribed by law ordinances and shall, where advisable, cooperate with federal, state and municipal agencies and non-government organizations with the purpose of effectuating general aims. The Board may also make such investigations and studies in the field of Public Health, which in its judgment, will be helpful in carrying out its general purposes.
Membership Information
Ten member board appointed to three (3) year terms by the City Council or until their successors have been appointed and qualified. In November 2009, the structure of the Board was revised to include: four (4) Licensed Medical Practitioners; one (1) Dentist; one (1) Veterinarian; and four (4) Lay Members. The board selects its own chairperson and other necessary officers. The Director of Health serves as a non-voting, recording secretary for all Board meetings.
Members
| Name | Expiration Date |
|---|
Bennett, Kathleen Title: Licensed Medical Practitioner | 11/6/2014 |
Braby, Howard H. Dr. Title: Licensed Medical Practitioner/Chair | 11/6/2015 |
Goodyear-Bruch, Caryl, RN, PhD Title: Lay Member | 11/6/2015 |
Posey, Dana Title: Lay Member/Vice Chair | 11/6/2013 |
Potts, Donald Dr. Title: Licensed Medical Practitioner | 11/6/2013 |
Ruckman, Ralph K. Dr. Title: Dentist | 11/6/2014 |
Schrock, Rick Dr. Title: Veterinarian | 11/6/2014 |
Sullivan, Dr. Christopher Title: Licensed Medical Practitioner | 11/6/2013 |
Webb, Beth Gaskill Title: Lay Member | 11/6/2013 |
White, Jason Title: Lay Member | 11/6/2015 |
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