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Meetings
Board of Health meetings are held the second Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Hoke County Health Center, located at 683 E. Palmer Road in Raeford. All Board of Health meetings are open to the public.
2018 Meeting Dates
| January 8 | February 12 | March 12 | April 9 |
| May 14 | June 11 | September 10 | October 8 |
| November 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Members
Board of Health Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Board Members can serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
Current Members
| Name | Position | Member Date | Term | Term Expiration |
| Ms. Kathryn Hostetter | Pharmacist | 10/10/2017 | 1 | 10/10/2020 |
| Mr. James Davis | Public Member | 01/08/2018 | 1 | 01/08/2021 |
| Ms. Suzanne Balfour, Vice-Chairman | Optometrist | 6/1/2009 | 3 | 9/8/2018 |
| Mr. Keith Walters | Veterinarian-ILO | 11/12/2013 | 2 | 11/12/2019 |
| Ms. Ellen McNeill | Public Member | 01/08/2018 | 2 | 01/08/2021 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Hodgin | Physician-ILO | 1/13/2014 | 2 | 1/13/2020 |
| Dr. Mark Thompson | Dentist | 6/12/2017 | 1 | 6/12/2020 |
| Mr. Vance McGougan, Chairman | Professional Engineer | 1/14/2010 | 3 | 1/14/2019 |
| Mrs. Jean Squier | Public Member | 9/8/2015 | 1 | 9/8/2018 |
| Ms. Gail Lowery | Registered Nurse | 1/9/2017 | 1 | 1/9/2020 |
| Mr. Robert Wright | County Commissioner | 1/2/2001 | N/A | N/A |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Responsibilities
The Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Hoke County Health Department. The board has the responsibility to protect and promote public health in Hoke County. The board has the authority to adopt rules necessary to protect and promote the public health of Hoke County