ADOPTED - AUGUST 22, 2006

Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A BILLING MANAGER POSITION

IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION #06-225

WHEREAS, the Health Department operates a clinical billing system that generates about $8 million to support clinical services to low-income, Medicaid and IHP enrolled and uninsured persons; and

WHEREAS, the Primary Care Director has determined that it is necessary to establish a Billing Manager position to manage the billing and reporting operations; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that funds are included in the 2007 Budget request to support the Billing Manger position and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners establish a Billing Manager position.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners establishes a Billing Manager position M-9 ($49,054 – $58,880) within the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel Plan as recommended by the Human Resources Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these actions are effective October 1, 2006.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

   Nays:  None                  Absent:  None              Approved 8/14/06                          

COUNTY SERVICES:   Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

Nays:  None                Absent:  None Approved 8/15/06

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

Nays:  None                         Absent:  None                    Approved 8/16/06