Chatham County Board of Health seeks dental representative

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health will have a vacancy in October 2021 that must be filled by a dentist who lives in the county. Applicants must have a current North Carolina dentistry license, but they do not have to be actively practicing. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 13, 2021, at 5 p.m.

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The Board of Health is the policymaking, rulemaking and deliberative body for the Chatham County Public Health Department. The Board of Health’s responsibility is to protect and promote the health of the community and is a great way to make a difference.

The Board of Commissioners will make the appointment for a three-year term, and the person would be eligible for two more terms.

Board of Health meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., with dinner provided and reimbursement for mileage.

The application to serve can be completed online. Applicants also may contact Lindsay Ray at 919-545-8302 or lindsay.ray@chathamcountync.gov to get an email version or printed copy. Those with questions about serving on the Board of Health may call 919-545-8391.

More information about the Board of Health can be found on the county website.