CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION
TEAM
Purpose: Advisory to the Board of Commissioners; reviews
medical examiner reports, death certificates and other records for deceased
county residents under age 18; promotes understanding of the causes of
childhood deaths; identifies deficiencies in the delivery of services to
children and families by public agencies; makes and carries out recommendations
for changes that will prevent future child deaths
Authority: - NCGS 143-576.1(b)
and 143-576.3(1)
Membership: 16 members on the local team, 4 members (by category) of
which are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Members serve a 3-year term (staggered), no
term limit; terms expire in June. The
chairman is elected by members of the local team.
Member List: Board of Commissioners representatives:
Sharon Edwards
(Member-at-Large) Exp
06/30/07
Debbie Mackey
(Member-at-Large) Exp
06/30/07
Gale Mackey (Law Enforcement Office)
Exp 06/30/09
Meetings: Local team shall meet at least four
times each year. Contact committee
chairman