History
The Laurens County Mental Retardation Board was established by Legislative Act #700 in 1973. Ordinance #571 in 2003 amended ordinances to reorganize terms. The Board is now known as the Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board.
Purpose
The purpose of the Board is to develop, coordinate and operate community-based programs for the mentally challenged or related disabilities within the County.
Number
The Board consists of no less than seven (7) and no more than eleven (11). Rightfully appointed eight (8) members.
Term
The Board is appointed by County Council, one (1) from each Council Member’s district for a four (4) year term. The term of the appointment corresponds with the term of the Council member. Board members may succeed themselves. The appointee shall be a registered elector residing in Laurens County. The appointee may be from the district of the Council Member making the appointment or from any other area of the County, at the sole discretion of the Council Member making the appointment. In the event a vacancy occurs, the Council Member for whom the appointee serves shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term of the appointee.
Members
| Appointee | Expiration Date | Council District |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Littlefield | 31-Dec-26 | #1 - Younts |
| Janis Tribble | 31-Dec-24 | #2 - Rankin |
| Brenda Ligon | 31-Dec-24 | #3 - Clark |
| Joyce Rambo | 31-Dec-26 | #4 - Patterson |
| Nicole Firmin | 31-Dec-26 | #5 - Carroll |
| Courtney Snow | 31-Dec-24 | #6 - Anderson |
| Bud Marchant | 31-Dec-24 | #7 - Tribble |
Current Year Meeting Minutes
2024 Meeting Minutes
No August Meeting
2023 Meeting Minutes
No July Meeting
2022 Meeting Minutes
2021 Meeting Minutes
2020 Meeting Minutes
2019 Meeting Minutes
2018 Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2018 (Professional Development Meeting)
Document Archives
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