Public Health Professional
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council allocate up to $50,000 in additional funding to the 2022 budget for the President of the House of Deputies to contract a public health expert to advise her and the House of Deputies on protocol and procedures for the 80th General Convention. And be it further
Resolved, that if resources such as masks or testing supplies, are recommended or required, and the General Convention Office cannot provide them, these funds may be used for such resources.
Explanation
The public health concerns for the House of Deputies are many and varied due to the number of people present in one space over a prolonged time. Deputies have varied access to health insurance, vacation time, and financial resources should they become ill or have to quarantine in Baltimore for a period that extends beyond the close of General Convention. President Jennings has asked for funding to consult with a public health expert to explore and monitor the Covid-related health concerns peculiar to the House of Deputies and to advise her on best practices.