Charles Pilcher Evergreen Hosp.commissioner |
This triggered the Board to take action on key Levy items in their July 6, Board meeting. The Minutes state, "Commissioner Pilcher is concerned about oversight of levy-funded services and would like to see that strengthened."
Commissioner Greenfield commented "that levy programs should be able to answer the questions of how they are making the community healthier, what is the measure and rate of change, and are they supporting the strategic objectives of Evergreen?"
Commissioner Hirt commented, "that while the number of beneficiaries is important, program effectiveness is also key." Ms. Hirt is taking a more active role on the Levy Committee.
Ms. Laurene H. Burton, Administrative Director,* presented the draft of a new "Levy Committee Charter" on July 19, 2011. The Charter bolsters oversight of the Levy by identifying and formalizing the Levy Committee purpose, composition, responsibilities and duties. The Commission was operating without a Levy Charter up until July, 2011. Read More >>