As of April 2018, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners assumed direct control of the Sampson County Board of Health, as authorized by NCGS 153A-76 and 153A-77. The commissioners appointed an Advisory Committee to the Sampson County Department of Health comprised of 11 members in compliance with the membership requirements set forth in NCGS 130A-35.
While the Board of Commissioners exercises those powers and functions required to be exercised by the Board pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes or the North Carolina Administrative Code, the Advisory Committee is tasked with providing information and advice to the commissioners on all public health matters, regardless of whether the Board of Commissioners must take ultimate action with respect to a particular public health matter. The goal of the Advisory Committee is to ensure the services provided by the Health Department meet the needs of our communities and protect and promote public health.
Additionally, the Health Advisory Committee serves as the Dangerous Dog Appeal Board, as established by the Board of Commissioners and pursuant to the Sampson County Animal Control Ordinance.
Sampson County Health Advisory Committee Members |
Dr. Jeffrey Bell, Chairman, Dentist
Daniel Cumbo, Engineer
Cynthia Davis, Vet
Russel Devane, Public Member
Cassie Faircloth, Nurse
Charlotte Harrell, Pharmacist
Yire Hernandez, Public Member
Lethia Lee, County Commissioner
Allie Ray McCullen, Public Member
Linda Peterson, Vice-Chair, Nurse
Dr. Shane Sundlie,Physician
Agendas and Minutes |
The Health Advisory Committee meeting agendas are typically available online a week prior to a scheduled meeting. Official minutes of the meetings of the Health Advisory Committee are posted online once they have been formally approved by the Board, which is typically after the next regularly scheduled meeting. View agendas and minutes below:
January 22, 2024 | Agenda |
March 18, 2024 | Agenda |
January 23, 2023 | Agenda Minutes |
February 20,2023 (Dangerous Dogs) | Agenda Minutes |
March 20, 2023 | Agenda Minutes |
May 15, 2023 | Agenda Minutes |
July 17, 2023 | Agenda |
July 24, 2023 (Special Call Meeting) | Agenda Minutes |
September 18, 2023 | Agenda Minutes |
November 20, 2023 | Agenda Minutes |
January 24, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
March 21, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
March 21, 2022 (Dangerous Dog) | Agenda Minutes |
May 16, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
July 18, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
September 19, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
October 4, 2022 (Dangerous Dogs) | Agenda Minutes |
November 21, 2022 | Agenda Minutes |
January 25, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
January 27, 2021 Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing | Agenda Minutes |
March 15, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
March 29, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
May 17, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
June 14, 2021 Dangerous Dog Appeal | Agenda Minutes |
July 19, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
July 22, 2021 Special Call Meeting | Agenda Minutes |
September 20, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
November 15, 2021 | Agenda Minutes |
January 27, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
March 16, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
May 18, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
July 20, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
September 21, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
September 29, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
November 16, 2020 | Minutes |
November 26, 2020 | Agenda |
January 28, 2019 | Agenda Minutes |
March 18, 2019 | Agenda Minutes |
May 20, 2019 | Agenda Minutes |
June 15, 2019 | Agenda Minutes |
September 16, 2019 | Agenda Minutes |
November 18, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
January 22, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
March 19, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
April 16, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
May 14, 2018 (Dangerous Dog) | Minutes |
June 18, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
August 20, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
October 15, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
November 19, 2018 | Agenda Minutes |
March 20, 2017 | Agenda Minutes |
April 17, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
June 12, 2020 | Agenda Minutes |
August 21, 2017 | Agenda Minutes |
October 16, 2017 | Agenda Minutes |
November 20, 2017 | Agenda Minutes |
December 11, 2017 (Dangerous Dog) | Minutes |