The Board of Governors met on Feb. 26-27, 2016, at SEANC Headquarters in Raleigh to discuss business important to state employees and retirees. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Darius McLaurin reported that SEANC’s finances were on target for 201516. Total receipts are at 31 percent for the year, while disbursements are at 27 percent. SEANC prepaid its property tax for the building to save money.
McLaurin also recommended simplifying the treasurer’s report given to the board to give an easier-to-understand form that will also allow for a more accurate report. The board passed his motion unanimously. McLaurin said he would try the new report for the next BOG meeting, and if it were not acceptable, he would go back to the current system. President’s Report President Ross Hailey reported to the board on what he called an “active year, both good and bad” so far for the association. He said he was proud to say SEANC is making a strong comeback from the recent turmoil.
He told the board that just before Christmas and without warning, Gov. Pat McCrory rescinded Executive Order 45, which gave delegates to the annual SEANC Convention three days of administrative leave. In its place, McCrory issued Executive Order 84, which may limit access at some facilities. Hailey, Executive Director Mitch Leonard and Director of Operations Chuck Stone will meet with members of the governor’s staff on March 3 for more clarity on this issue.
Hailey attended his first State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting in January. He called it a “real learning experience” and commended SEANC’s representative on the board, Charles Johnson, for standing up bravely for state employees, even though his father had passed away the night before. 1