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Santa Fe, NM- Santa Fe County Community Services Department is seeking volunteer members interested in serving on the Health Policy and Planning Commission (HPPC). Comprised of nine members, HPPC seeks passionate individuals of diverse backgrounds and representative of varied health care services. Members are being sought to fill four vacancies, one from District 2, one from District 4, and two at large members to serve County wide. 

The primary responsibility of the committee is to provide guidance and recommendations to the Community Services Department and the Board of County Commissioners on the provision of health care services in the County. Other duties include:

• Research issues as assigned by the Board, providing recommendations if requested.
• Propose updates to the Santa Fe County Health Action Plan and assist the Community Services Department by providing input on health and programmatic issues.
• Keep abreast of developments in health care on a local, state, and national level and provide information to the Board as requested.
• Perform other duties pertaining to community input regarding healthcare needs of County residents as assigned or communicated by the Board.

HPPC was established by Resolution 2020-100 and all appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners based on letters of interest and qualifications in the health field. All members must live in Santa Fe County.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume and letter of interest to:

Santa Fe County Community Services

Attn: Jennifer N. Romero

Address: PO Box 267 Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: 505-995-9526

Email: jnromero@santafecountynm.gov

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Please note that a background check will be required for all appointed members.

For more on HPPC and how it fits within the Community Services Department, please visit: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/community_services/hhsd

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