Health Care Advisory Board
Applications are being accepted for one vacancy on the Health Care Advisory Board, a volunteer group that evaluates, monitors and discusses the healthcare services in Manatee County and makes recommendations to the County Commission regarding the funding of healthcare services of Manatee County.
Manatee County is accepting applications for one representative of the substance abuse field; one representative of a social service agency that typically focuses on the improvement of social welfare, self-sufficiency or addressing inequities; and two business representatives in Manatee County.
Applications are due
Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Supplemental questions to the application are on page 5 of the form. A resume or C.V. is also required for consideration for appointment to this advisory board. Please note, all information provided within applications will be made public. The application is available for download at the top of this page.
All applicants must complete the new form, even if they have applied previously since the application has been updated.
Eligibility
Employees, owners or voting board members of agencies that receive funding from Manatee County Government, or individuals who contract with agencies that receive County funding are ineligible to serve on the board with the exception of practicing physician who may receive no more than one percent of their gross income from county-funded healthcare.
Commitment
Applicants should be willing to meet a minimum of eight times per year on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. on the 9th Floor BCC Conference Room of the County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West. Other meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
Contact
Joshua Barnett, Health Care Services Manager
(941) 749-3030
joshua.barnett@mymanatee.org