The Archuleta County Commissioners have revised their advertisement for help in forming the Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPH).
According to the website, the call for applicants for members of the Board of Health from December 8, 2022 has been removed and replaced with a call for applicants to serve on a ‘Transition Advisory Committee’ for the new County public health department.
The new ad posted on December 29, 2022 can be found on the Archuleta County website at https://www.archuletacounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=210.
The qualifications do not appear to have changed; however the term of service is through the 2023 transitional period, rather than staggered terms followed by 5-year terms. Applications should be submitted by January 20, 2023 with interviews taking place in late January and February. This committee will be charged with researching the Board of Health structure which is a crucial first step. Members of this committee can still apply to be on the Board of Health. This is an opportunity to assist in the formation of the health department without the long-term commitment suggested in the ad for Board of Health members.
If you hesitated to apply to be on the Board of Health, please reconsider this critical call to action. I would encourage members of our community to apply to join this essential committee, share your knowledge and experience and make a significant contribution to our community.
Marybeth Snyder
Pagosa Springs, CO