Ada County commissioners are delaying their choice on a nominee to be the only doctor on the Central District Health board.
They voted Tuesday to table the discussion until Aug. 17.
The Idaho Press reports, the public health district’s board has power over the agency’s leadership and budget. It also can issue public health orders.
Central District Health oversees inspections of restaurants, child care centers and other facilities used by the public. It also conducts epidemiology and infectious disease prevention and response. The pandemic has consumed much of its attention.
The nominee must be approved by a total of at least seven commissioners in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties before the selection is official.
