Hospital Authority

The business activities of the Habersham County Hospital Authority are managed and conducted by a board of nine voting members appointed by the County Commission to five-year, staggered terms. This Board operates under the bylaws established by the Authority.

Each member serves no more than three terms, or no more than 20 years. When a vacancy occurs, the Habersham County Commission submits three names for consideration. The Authority then elects the new Board member from the three names submitted.

The Hospital Authority was organized and operates under provisions of the Georgia Hospital Authorities Law. The Authority has the ultimate responsibility of setting and enforcing policies for the Habersham County Medical Center and for providing quality medical care for residents of Habersham County.

Authority members formulate hospital policies to guide the administrative decision-making process. They also provide leadership for effective organization, stewardship of hospital resources, representation to the external environment, quality assurance, and articulation of the community needs and attitudes.

The Hospital Authority meets at 2 p.m. on announced dates in the Commission Conference Room of the Habersham County Administration Building, 130 Jacob's Way, Clarkesville, GA, 30523.

Note: Previous Habersham Medical Center employees who have questions regarding 2023 W-2s should contact Northeast Georgia Health System Human Resources Service Center at (770) 219-3500 and choose Option 5 for Benefits.