District Board Seeks Audit Committee Members

April 1, 2013

March 25, 2013: The Board of Directors for the Sonoma Valley Health Care District announced it is seeking new members for the Board Audit Committee. Peter Hohorst, Board Vice Chair, said that “We want residents from all corners of our District–which runs from Sears Point up the Sonoma Valley through Glen Ellen–to be involved with the hospital. We all know that the Sonoma Valley Hospital is our only hospital and it is critical to every one of us, our families and our friends, as well as Sonoma’s many visitors. Everything about the hospital continues to improve.”

 “The quality of patient care and the patient experience have improved dramatically, construction is now underway for our bond funded Emergency Room and surgical suites, our financial bottom line is stronger, and we are engaged in a successful fundraising campaign. To ensure we continue on this successful path, we are reaching out for people who will bring their special talents, energy and time to help the hospital. Having the active involvement of District residents is one more way we ensure that Sonoma Valley Hospital remains viable and provides the best possible care every day.”

 The Audit Committee is in need of two voting members. The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the District Board in its general oversight of the District’s accounting and financial reporting processes, audit process, and system of internal controls. Subject to the ultimate authority of the District Board, the Audit Committee selects, engages and oversees the District’s outside auditor and approves and oversees all audit and non-audit services provided by the District’s outside auditor. The Audit Committee meets at Sonoma Valley Hospital.

 Residents with an interest in sharing their expertise in fields such as health care finance, business, banking, commercial real estate, real estate development, and accounting, as well as those who have a special interest in the financial affairs of the hospital, are encouraged to apply.

 Interested persons who live within the District may obtain an application at the hospital’s Administration Office, 347 Andrieux Street, Sonoma, California 95476, weekdays from 8 AM to 2 PM, or e-mail Eugenia Betta at ebetta@sonomavalleyhospital.org.

 Completed applications with resumes/CV may be delivered to the hospital in person during normal business hours or mailed to the address listed above. All applications should be received no later than the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

 The District Board will interview all the applicants and select the new committee members at its regular Board meeting on May 2, 2013.

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