Title
Face Covering Requirement
Action
ACTION:
A. Receive updated public health information from Public Health Director
B. Based upon current information and a recommendation from Public Health Director, take action as Board of County Commissioners sitting as a Consolidated Human Services Agency (CHSA), to rescind the Board of Health Rule requiring indoor face coverings.
Staff Contact: Dr. Raynard Washington, Public Health Director
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Board of County Commissioners sitting as a CHSA adopted a Board of Health rule in October 2021 to become effective in November 2021. The rule requires face covering be worn in all indoor public places within Mecklenburg County, including the City of Charlotte and surrounding six (6) towns. The Board indicated its intention to reevaluate this Rule as circumstances change.
The Commissioners will be provided updated information from the Public Health Director of changed circumstances and a recommendation regarding the current Board of Health rule.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
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