Press Release from Kootenai County Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is accepting resumes from members of the public interested in serving as a Kootenai County representative on the Board of Health. This opportunity arises following the recent resignation of a board member, and the selected candidate will serve the remainder of the term, which expires on June 30, 2026.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a current resume along with a cover letter to the
Board of Commissioners. Submissions can be sent via email to kcbocc@kcgov.us or by mail to the address provided below. All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. May 16, 2025. Late
submissions will not be considered.
The Board of Commissioners will review all resumes, conduct interviews, and select candidates for nomination. More than one name may be forwarded for consideration. The approved nominees will then be submitted to the Panhandle Health District staff, who will distribute ballots to the County Commissioners of the five counties within the health district. The ballots will be opened during the District Board of Health’s regular meeting on July 17, 2025, and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be appointed to a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Kootenai County is one of five counties within the Panhandle Health District and currently has two representatives on the District Board of Health. The composition of the Board of Trustees is governed by Idaho law, which stipulates terms of up to five years for all board members. This open position was previously held by Dr. Jessica Jameson.
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to amend the described process to allow for nomination of elected official(s) to the Board of Health.
Health districts are independent government agencies, not departments of state or county
government. The District Board of Health has specific powers and duties, per Idaho law, including public health administration responsibilities, oversight of community wellness and environmental programs (and related contracts), financial oversight for the district, and other responsibilities.
Ideal candidates for nomination to the board will have financial experience (preferably related to government accounting and operations) and some knowledge and interest in public health, (as noted in the Idaho code related to health board appointments).
All resumes received will be considered, provided minimum requirements are met. Any nominee to the district board of health shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state of Idaho and the public health district for at least one (1) year , and a qualified elector. Idaho Code §39-411(2).
