Stewart County Health Council

The Stewart County Health Council is under the direction of the Stewart County Mayor's Office.

Vision Statement

The Stewart County Health Council will promote the prevention of premature death, disability, and illness by developing a community health plan which ensures a healthy and safe environment for our citizens in which to live and learn, therefore, allowing these citizens to go forth and make an even greater impact upon the general public-at-large. These means will be achieved by accessing, promoting, and supporting local and state resources to accomplish the goals and priorities as outlines by the council.

By-Laws For
The Stewart County Health Council

Article I. Name
The name of this council shall be the Stewart County Health Council. This body shall be known as the STEWART COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL (hereafter referred to as “COUNCIL”) and will exist within the geographic boundaries of Stewart County, Tennessee. The council shall exist as a non-incorporated, not-for-profit, voluntary membership community service organization.

Article II. Purpose, Goals, and Visions
The overall mission of the Council is to assist the Department of Health by advising the Department regarding the health problems of Stewart County and thus assist the Department in its responsibility to undertake “Community Diagnosis”. The Council will promote the prevention of premature death, disability, and illness by developing a Stewart County community health plan for recommendation to the Department. The role of the Department of Health is to support the Council by providing the resources needed by the Council to undertake the work, and by facilitating the planning process. The Following is a proposed objective statement. The mission of the Council is to assist the Department of Health by:

1. Developing a community health plan, which includes health problems and needs identification.

2. Developing goals, objectives, and plans of action to meet these needs along with identifying and securing resources to address these needs.

3. Establishing priorities for all identified health problems.

4. Identifying department/organization work teams and community agencies, which should coordinate efforts with respect to each health problem.

5. Drafting and presenting to the Department of Health the recommended health plan.

6. Promoting and supporting the importance of reducing the health problems to the Department and community.

7. Maintaining good communications with the Department via periodic reports from the Council through the Regional Health Council Representative and Community Development Staff.

VISION STATEMENT- The Stewart County Health Council will promote the prevention of premature death, disability, and illness by developing a community health plan which ensures a healthy and safe environment for our citizens in which to live and learn, therefore, allowing these citizens to go forth and make an even greater impact upon the general public-at-large. These means will be achieved by accessing, promoting, and supporting local and state resources to accomplish the goals and priorities as outlines by the council.

Article III. Authority

1. The Council shall exist as an advisory and support body to Tennessee Department of Health solely for the purposes stated herein and shall be vested with any legal authority described to Tennessee Department of Health, the State of Tennessee or any of its political subdivisions. Recommendations of the Council will not be binding upon Tennessee Department of Health and the Council is not granted authority to act on behalf of the Department of Health without specific prior written authorization.

2. The Council shall not have the authority to generate, or otherwise receive, funds or property on its own behalf. Further, the Council shall not generate or receive any monies or property on behalf of Tennessee Department of Health without specific prior approval in writing. Should such authorization be issued any monies or proper thereby arising shall be designated for and relinquished directly to Tennessee Department of Health for appropriate accounting and allocation according to Tennessee Department of Health applicable Department of Health policy.

3. The Council shall provide Tennessee Department of Health a strict accounting of all financial transactions arising from Council activities. The financial records and accounts of the Council will be made available to Tennessee Department of Health and/or its official auditors for examination at any time upon reasonable request.

Article IV. Members

Section 1. Number- The Council shall consist of no less than 15 members and no more than 25. A vacancy shall not prevent the Council from conducting business. Membership will be restricted to those who either work of reside in Stewart County. The Council shall consist of an adequate number of voting members so as to be effectively representative of all segments of the community. Leaders in the areas of health care, finance, business, industry, civic organizations, social welfare organizations, advocacy groups, and government may be invited to serve. The Council shall also invite the membership of health care consumer representatives from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The Council may suggest that some individuals serve in an ex-officio capacity.

Section 2. Appointment and Removal- Initial members of the Council shall be appointed by the Director of Mid-Cumberland Regional Office, Tennessee Department of Health upon receiving recommendation from County officials. Future members and/or members to fill vacancies of the Council shall be recommended by the Council for appointment by the Regional Director. The Council shall have the right to remove Council members for good cause shown after notice and hearing before the Council as a whole. A two-thirds (2/3) majority is required for removal. Automatic removal results when a member misses three (3) consecutive meetings or six (6) meetings in a calendar year excused absences will be allowed. Some individuals may serve in an advisory of ex-officio capacity.

Section 3. Term of Service- Members shall serve staggering terms of 1-3 years. Additional terms may be served as deemed appropriate by the Council. Council officers will serve a term of one year. Appointment and election for new officers will be made by the Council Members.

Article V. Councils
Subcommittees may be appointed specializing in concerns relative to specific populations or subject matter.

Article VI. Task Force
Task forces may be appointed as needed to accomplish specific short-term objectives.

Article VII. Books and Records
The Council shall keep minutes of all proceedings of the Council and such other books and records as may be required for the proper conduct of its business and affairs.

Article VIII. Meetings

Section 1. Regular Meetings- The Council will conduct regularly schedule meetings, at intervals of no less than once every month; to be held at a time and place specified by the Council Chairman.

Section 2. Special Meetings- The Council Chairman may call a special meeting, as deemed appropriate, upon five (5) days written notice to the membership.

Section 3. Quorum- A quorum shall consist of one-half (1/2) the voting membership council.

Section 4. Voting- All issues before the Council shall be decided by majority vote of those members entitled to vote and present in person at the meeting. A member not present may not vote by proxy. Each member with voting privileges shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

Section 5. Public Character of Meetings- All Council meetings will be held open to the public and at a location, which is available to all community residents who might seek health care services. All meetings will be appropriately announced for public notice.

Section 6. Rules of Order- The latest published edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall be authority for questions pertaining to conduct of Council business.

Article IX. Officers

Section 1. Officers- The officer of the Council shall consist of the Chairman, Co-Chairman and Secretary.

Section 2. Chairman- The Chairman will be elected by the Council. The Chairman will preside over all meetings of the Council.

Section 3. Co-Chairman- The Co-Chairman will be selected by the Council. The Co-Chairman will preside over those Council meetings when the Chairman is absent and will perform such other duties as assigned by the Council.

Section 4. Secretary- The Secretary will be selected by the Council. The Secretary will perform such duties as pertains to the keeping of official minutes of the council and other duties as assigned by the Council.

Section 5. Term of Office- Elected officers shall be selected at the first meeting of the Council for a term ending the following calendar year. Thereafter, officers shall be elected at the first meeting in the following year for a term of one (1) year. Officers may be re-elected to serve additional terms.

Section 6. Removal- Any officer may be removed from office for cause by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the Council.

Section 7. Vacancies- Any vacancy caused by the resignation, removal, or death of an officer will be filled by action of the Chairman for the unexpired term of the office.

Article X. Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended at any regular of special meeting of the Council. Written notice of the proposed By-Law changes shall be mailed or delivered to each member at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting, Changes in the By-Laws must be approved by the Department of Health. By-Law changes require a two-third (2/3) majority vote of the Council members present.

ADOPTED BY THE STEWART COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL

September 25, 2002

Mailing Information

P.O. Box 487

Dover TN 37058

931-232-3100

Jeff Knott, Chair

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In the News

Governor's office gives CSHP awards in Stewart County

    The office of Gov. Phil Bredesen has presented awards for the support of the Coordinated School Health Program.
    Locally, Stewart County Mayor Rick Joiner presented Denise Peppard, Director of Health Services for the Stewart County School System, and Jeff Knott of the Stewart County Health Council, the Governor's awards.
    Peppard was lauded for her work in Coordinated School Health data collection, which has helped in the decision to spread the project across the state. Knott received his award for support an direction of the CSHP.
    Stewart County CSHP Director Elaine Jackson also received an award for her leadership.
    Other awards were given to Cathy Wallace, Supervisor of Food Service, Denise Settle, Program Assistant and Dr. Phillip Wallace for his strong leadership.


Stewart County Mayor Rick Joiner presents Denise Peppard, Director of Health Services for the Stewart County School System, an appreciation award from Governor Phil Bredesen for her work in Coordinated School Health data collection.	From left, Stewart County School Board Chairman Billy Sexton and Schools Director Dr. Phillip Wallace display the Governor's Award they received recently for their support of CSHP.	From left, CSHP Director Elaine Jackson presents a Governor's Award to Stewart County Food Service Supervisor Cathy Wallace for her support of CSHP.

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