Commissioners seek better reporting as Lake Region Health Unit director prepares to leave

Commissioners were told the Lake Region Health Unit director has submitted notice and will remain through January, and that the regional HR function is collecting applications for a replacement. Several commissioners said they had learned about the leadership change from media reports rather than board briefings and urged the health unit board to meet more frequently than quarterly given recent personnel and legal matters.

Commissioners described prior turnover and said bringing in external HR had been intended to address internal disputes; one commissioner said HR was added a few months ago to provide an independent avenue for staff concerns. The board agreed to wait for the new director before making further decisions and asked staff to ensure more direct updates from the health unit are provided to the commissioners.