Burke County Board of Health approves 2025 rules and various health department policies

The Burke County Commission meeting held on July 14, 2025, focused on several key agenda items primarily related to the Board of Health. The meeting commenced with a motion to acknowledge civil training and the written handbook, which was unanimously approved with a vote of 4-0.

Following this, the commission moved to scheduled public hearings, but no public comments were made, leading to the closure of the hearing segment. The meeting then proceeded to the decision items, starting with the approval of the 2025 rules of procedure for the Burke County Board of Health. After a brief discussion, the rules were approved without opposition.

Next, the commission adopted Resolution 2025-01, which establishes a commitment to an equitable education process. This resolution also passed with a 4-0 vote. The third item on the agenda involved the approval of the health director's job description and the acknowledgment of the completion of the annual review, which was also approved unanimously.

The meeting continued with the approval of various health department policies. The local health director presented multiple policies, including those on tobacco cessation, financial eligibility, and quality improvement. Each set of policies was reviewed, and no questions were raised by the commissioners, leading to their approval.

In total, the commission approved a series of operational and clinical policies, as well as administrative policies for the health department, all receiving unanimous support. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the commissioners' commitment to public health and the efficient operation of the health department.