8. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ELIZABETH BLANCHARD, MD, FASCO, New Bedford, MA, to the BOARD OF HEALTH; Dr. Blanchard will be replacing Dr. Sarah Morris, whose term has expired; this term will expire in April 2023. 

8a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of ELIZABETH BLANCHARD, MD, FASCO, New Bedford, MA, to the BOARD OF HEALTH; Dr. Blanchard will be replacing Dr. Sarah Morris, whose term has expired; this term will expire in April 2023. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – May 24, 2022.)