Commissioners OK plan to consider change of UMC governance

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 | 5:20 p.m.

In a special meeting called Tuesday afternoon, the Clark County Commission had only one item to discuss: the future of University Medical Center’s governance structure. The issue: The commission was considering whether to approve a bill draft resolution giving the commissioners the power to establish an independent board of directors to oversee UMC. The vote: Approved 4-3 with minor amendments. Commissioners Tom Collins, Lawrence Weekly and Chris Giunchigliani opposed the measure. What it means: The Legislature will consider the bill when it convenes its session next month. If passed, it would allow the County Commission to explore different governance structures ...

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