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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. _
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 16, 1997
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with The University of North Carolina for Services of
Interim Health Director from the School of Public Health
DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)
BUDGET AMENDMENT: (Y/N)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Memorandum of Understanding . Albert T. Kittrell, Assistant County Manager
Elaine Holmes,Personnel Director
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: -- ext. 2300
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 9684501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
PURPOSE: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNC School of Public Health
for the services of Interim Health Director.
BACKGROUND: The County Board of Health has selected Dr. Rosemary Summers to serve as
Interim Health Director from January 5, 1998 to June 30, 1998 or until a new
Health Director has been appointed. Dr. Summers is currently a professor at
the School of Public Health and will continue limited duties with the
University.
The Board of Health and the School of Public Health have tentatively agreed
on a flexible time schedule and other terms in the attached Memorandum of
Understanding which will permit Dr. Summers to serve as the Interim Health
Director. The appointment of Dr. Summers is contingent on the Board of
Commissioners approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding with
the UNC-School of Public Health.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners
approve the Memorandum of Understanding with The University of
North Carolina School of Public Health for the services of Interim
Health Director, contingent on review by the County Attorney and
the University.
Attachment
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December 16, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: William L. Roper, Dean
UNC School of Public Health
FROM: Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding Orange County Interim Health Director
This confirms the agreement between Orange County on behalf of the Orange County
Health Department and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on behalf of the School
of Public Health for the services of Dr. Rosemary Summers as Orange County Interim Health
Director.
Under the terms specified in this memorandum,the School of Public Health will assign
Dr. Summers to serve as Interim Health Director,under the direction and supervision of the
Orange County Board of Health. For these services, Orange County will reimburse the School of
Public Health as provided below.
1. Effective Date
Dr. Summers begins work as Interim Health Director effective January 5, 1998.
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2. Period Covered
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This memorandum of understanding covers the period from January 5, 1998 through June 30,
1998. If an extension beyond this time becomes necessary,the School of Public Health is
open to consideration of such request.
3. Salmi
Dr. Summers' current annual salary is$66,000. As Interim Health Director, her annual
salary will increase by$2,640 and will be$68,640. The County will pay the University for
Dr. Summers' services as Interim Health Director based on Dr. Summers annual salary
being $68,640.
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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No.
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 16, 1997
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with The University of North Carolina for Services of
Interim Health Director from the School of Public Health
DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)
BUDGET AMENDMENT: (Y/N) r
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Memorandum of Understanding Albert T. Kittrell, Assistant County Manager
Elaine Holmes,Personnel Director
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: - - ext. 2300
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 9684501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
PURPOSE: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNC School of Public Health
for the services of Interim Health Director.
BACKGROUND: The County Board of Health has selected Dr. Rosemary Summers to serve as
Interim Health Director from January 5, 1998 to June 30, 1998 or until a new
Health Director has been appointed. Dr. Summers is currently a professor at
the School of Public Health and will continue limited duties with the
University.
The Board of Health and the School of Public Health have tentatively agreed
on a flexible time schedule and other terms in the attached Memorandum of
Understanding which will permit Dr. Summers to serve as the Interim Health
Director. The appointment of Dr. Summers is contingent on the Board of
Commissioners approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding with
the UNC-School of Public Health.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners
approve the Memorandum of Understanding with The University of
North Carolina School of Public Health for the services of Interim
Health Director, contingent on review by the County Attorney and
the University.
Memorandum of Understanding
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4. Benefits
The School of Public Health will continue Dr. Summers' benefits as an employee of the
School of Public Health during the period covered by this understanding.
5. Work Hours/Schedule
The School of Public Health agrees to an 80 percent effort commitment for Dr. Summers to
Orange County with a continuing 20 percent commitment to the School. The School agrees
Dr. Summers has flexibility as to the specific time and scheduling of the commitment to the
School. In the event of public health or other emergency,the School agrees Dr. Summers
may adjust her schedule to met the County's need.
6. Cost and Cost Distribution
To reflect the time and effort distribution,the County will pay 80 percent of the cost of Dr.
Summers' salary and benefits and the School will pay 20 percent. The County's share of Dr.
Summers salary and benefits is$5,491 a month. The County will reimburse the School of
Public Health in the amount of$5,491 a month for Dr. Summers' services.
7. Payment Schedule
The University will bill the Orange County Health Department on a monthly basis with the
first bill being dated January 5, 1998. The Orange County Health Department will pay the
University within 30 days of receipt of the University's bill.
8. Personnel RMnsibility
During the term of this agreement,Dr. Summers will continue to be an employee of the
School of Public Health and will not be a County employee.
9. Professional Liability Insurance
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Since Dr. Summers continues as an employee of the School of Public Health and is not a
County employee,professional liability insurance coverage will be that provided by the
School for exposure not covered by North Carolina Tort Law.
10. Termination Provision
Either the University or the County may terminate this understanding at any time without
penalty with 30 days advance written notice.
11. Applicability of Law
The laws of North Carolina shall govern the validity and interpretation of the provisions,
Memorandum of Understanding
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terms, and conditions of this understanding.
Agreed:
For and on behalf of Orange County For and on behalf of The University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Margaret W. Brown, Chair University Representative
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Date: Date:
Orange County Finance Director: "This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required
-by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act."
Date:
Orange County Finance Director
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Memorandum of Understanding
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4. Benefits
The School of Public Health will continue Dr. Summers' benefits as an employee of the
School of Public Health during the period covered by this understanding.
5. Work Hours/Schedule
The School of Public Health agrees to an 80 percent effort commitment for Dr. Summers to
Orange County with a continuing 20 percent commitment to the School. The School agrees
Dr. Summers has flexibility as to the specific time and scheduling of the commitment to the
School. In the event of public health or other emergency, the School agrees Dr. Summers
may adjust her schedule to meet the County's need.
6. Cost and Cost Distribution
To reflect the time and effort distribution, the County will pay 80 percent of the cost of Dr.
Summers' salary and benefits and the School will pay 20 percent. The County's share of Dr.
Summers salary and benefits is$5,491 a month. The County will reimburse the School of
Public Health in the amount of$5,491 a month for Dr. Summers' services.
7. Payment Schedule
The University will bill the Orange County Health Department on a monthly basis with the
first bill being dated January 5, 1998. The Orange County Health Department will pay the
University within 30 days of receipt of the University's bill.
8. Personnel Responsibility
During the term of this agreement,Dr. Summers will continue to be an employee of the
School of Public Health and will not be a County employee.
9. Professional Liability Insurance
Since Dr. Summers continues as an employee of the School of Public Health and is not a
County employee,professional liability insurance coverage will be that provided by the
School for exposure not covered by North Carolina Tort Law.
10. Termination Provision
Either the University or the County may terminate this understanding at any time without
penalty with 30 days advance written notice.
11. Applicability of Law
The laws of North Carolina shall govern the validity and interpretation of the provisions,