Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/20/2026
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager; Roxanne Buch, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
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Baldwin County Eastern Shore Health Care Authority - Appointment
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As related to the Baldwin County Eastern Shore Health Care Authority, appoint Dr. Ross Bishop to the place seat (Slot 1) formerly held by the late Mr. Clarence Bishop, for a pro-rata reduced six (6) year term, said term commencing January 20, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin County Eastern Shore Health Care Authority submitted correspondence to the Commission dated January 13, 2026 (attached), requesting the Commission appoint Dr. Ross Bishop to fill the place seat of his late father, Mr. Clarence Bishop.
A copy of the Authority's certified resolution is required to be submitted within statutorily set time parameters and in resolution/certified form, to the Commission pursuant to §22-21-352, Code of Alabama 1975, which is found within "The Health Care Authorities Act of 1982" [codified collectively at §22-21-310, et seq., Code of Alabama 1975].
There are no "required qualifications" set forth in the Code section for citizens to be appointed to the Authority, however, within §22-21-316, Code of Alabama 1975, such "required qualifications" are self-imposed by the Authority through its Certificate of Reincorporation, as amended by the Authority on December 17, 2001, which requires that members be "residents of Baldwin County, Alabama."
Staff has verified via correspondence from Baldwin County Eastern Shore Health Care Authority that the nominee meets the eligibility requirement of being a resident of Baldwin County, Alabama.
Previous Commission action/date: April 16, 2024 - Previous BCC appointment to this board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send correspondence to:
Dr. Ross Bishop
8125 Old Orchard Place
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Baldwin County Eastern Shore Health Care Authority
Post Office Drawer 929
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
cc: Susan Hunt - susan.hunt@infirmaryhealth.org
Additional instructions/notes: Administration: 1) Enter appointments/resignations in boards app, have verified; 2) Use board checklist to update contact information in boards app if applicable 3) Send notification email.