Local Government Manatee County Accepting Applications for Health Council of West Central Florida

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County is accepting applications for two positions on the Health Council of West Central Florida. 

The Health Council consists of twelve members from five counties including Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough and Polk. The Health Council assesses the health status of area residents; collects and analyzes health care data; and develops strategies with community partners for improving health services. The Health Council is an independent, private non-profit organization governed by the member County appointees.

Manatee County appoints two members. One Manatee County position is for a representative who is a health care consumer over age 60. The other position is for a representative who is a non-governmental health care provider. Members must be residents of Manatee County. Health Council members serve for a 2-year term that will begin on October 1, 2012 and are eligible to apply for reappointment in subsequent terms.

Applications are due by 5 p.m., May 15. The application may be found online at www.mymanatee.org/advisory boards. 

The Council meets on the second Wednesday of every other month at 8 a.m. at the Health Council Office, 9600 Koger Blvd, Suite 221, St. Petersburg, Florida.

For more information, call Andy Guyre at (941) 749-3030 or e-mail him at andy.guyre@mymanatee.org.

For more information on Manatee County Government, visit online at www.mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501.