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 
9
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 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Gene W. Minton 5/2/20234/30/2027LimitedLicensed Pharmacist
Joseph K. Gordon 5/1/20194/30/2027LimitedLicensed Veterinarian
George S. Sweet, Jr. 12/27/20124/30/2025LimitedRegistered engineer experienced in sanitary engineering or a soil scientist
Venkata R. Jonnalagadda 4/28/20154/30/2025LimitedAt-large
Michael Riccobene 5/1/20214/30/2025LimitedLicensed Dentist
Ritesh D. Patel 7/25/20174/30/2025LimitedAt-large
Jimmie Wayne Riggins 5/30/20174/30/2025LimitedLicensed Optometrist
Ruth L. Marler 5/31/20234/30/2027LimitedRegistered Nurse
Jason Smith 6/1/20234/30/2027LimitedAt-large / Restaurateur


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