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File #: 2025-3291    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Assigned
File created: 10/7/2025 In control: Health and Community Services Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Motion 25-478, appointing James Miller, MD, MPH, to serve as Acting Health Officer when Snohomish County Health Officer may be absent
Code sections: SCC 2.300.080 - Appointment of Health Officer
Attachments: 1. Proposed Motion 25-478, 2. Executive Recommendation, 3. Motion Assignment Slip

 

Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)

 

 

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Motion 25-478, appointing James Miller, MD, MPH, to serve as Acting Health Officer when Snohomish County Health Officer may be absent 

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DEPARTMENT:  Health

 

ORIGINATOR:  Rhonda Smids-Osborne

 

EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION:  Approved by Lacey Harper 10/9/25

 

PURPOSE: Confirm James Miller, MD, MPH, to serve as acting health officer when Snohomish County health officer may be absent. Pursuant to RCW 70.05.080, James Miller, MD, MPH, may serve as acting health officer for Snohomish County when so requested.

 

BACKGROUND: There may be periods when the position of the Snohomish County health officer is vacant or the incumbent health officer may be absent or incapacitated and unable to fulfill the responsibilities of the local health officer, and it is imperative that the responsibilities of the local health officer that require timely public health action be fulfilled for Snohomish County during these periods. The Snohomish County Council passed Motion No. 25-443 approving an interlocal agreement for health officer coverage by Dr. Miller between Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and Snohomish County.

 

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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS:  Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 10/8/25