Public Health, Commission for

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina State Commission for Public Health
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
5
Total Board Positions 
13
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 130A-30
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 Years
Purpose 
The commission adopts rules to protect and promote the public health and is authorized to adopt and implement the public health programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The board has 13 members, each serving a five-year term. The Governor appoints 5 members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Ruth L. Marler 5/1/20254/30/2025LimitedMemberRegistered Nurse
Gene W. Minton 5/1/20254/30/2025LimitedMemberLicensed Pharmacist
Michael Riccobene 5/1/20254/30/2025LimitedMemberLicensed Dentist
Joseph K. Gordon 5/1/20254/30/2025LimitedMemberLicensed Veterinarian
Jimmie Wayne Riggins 5/1/20254/30/2025LimitedMemberLicensed Optometrist


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