Resolution to CREATE A POSITION OUTSIDE OF THE BUDGET PROCESS - Public Health - Health Educator 11-29-21 REVISED

BACKGROUND: The Sauk County Health Department has received funding to continue its efforts in substance misuse. To continue this initiative a new Health Educator position is needed.  This position will promote community safety and health with a focus on substance use prevention and harm reduction. This position will enhance human dignity for Sauk County residents most impacted by the adverse effects of substance misuse. Hiring a Health Educator is the most fiscally responsible manner of completing grant required deliverables and is 100% grant funded for the next three years.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,

Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Board of Health Committee, this ____ day of ____________ , 2021

Consent Agenda Item: [  ] YES  [X ] NO

Fiscal Impact: [  ] None   [  ] Budgeted Expenditure    [ X ] Not Budgeted

Vote Required:  Majority = _____       2/3 Majority = _____        3/4 Majority = ________

The County Board has the legal authority to adopt:  Yes ______ No ________ as reviewed by the Corporation Counsel, _________________________________, Date:  ________________ .