Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Reappointment to the DeKalb Community Service Board - Mr. James Towhey
Body
Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act CEO Michael Thurmond is nominating Mr. James Towhey for reappointment to Post #6 onto the DeKalb Community Service Board, which holds a three-year term that will expire on June 30, 2023.
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.” Mr. James Towhey’s reappointment 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:
No Fiscal Impact
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the reappointment of Mr. James Towhey to the DeKalb Community Service Board.