Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Appointment of an elected official to the DeKalb Community Service Board - Dr. David Dude
Body
Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act where “The chief executive shall nominate a person by sending a written notice to the commission,” CEO Thurmond is nominating Dr. David Dude for appointment to Post #11 onto the DeKalb Community Service Board.
NEED/IMPACT:
The DeKalb Community Service Board provides mental health, developmental disability, and addictive diseases services at its facilities in DeKalb County. As stipulated in the DeKalb Community Service Board bylaws, the county governing authority shall appoint at least one of its appointments to be “a consumer of disability services, child psychiatrist, family member of a consumer, advocate for disability services, or a local leader or businessperson with an interest in mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.” Dr. David Dude’s appointment to the board would be an asset to the county and those who rely on the services provided through the DeKalb Community Service Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the appointment of Dr. David Dude to the DeKalb Community Service Board.