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HOSPITAL DEFICIT

President Darden stated that he had an appointment with the Governor next week to discuss
this matter, and that the Director of the hospital estimated that during the biennium the
deficit would exceed $600,000. The President pointed out that it might be necessary to close a
part of the hospital if the Governor would not authorize the deficit. Concern was expressed by
various members of the Board at the possibility that part of the hospital might have to be closed.

The President was requested to ask the Governor for a deficit authorization and, if that
were not forthcoming, to advise the Governor what part of the hospital would have to be closed to
stay within the appropriation.

The President was requested to ask the Governor to support legislation to require the
localities to reimburse the hospital for the cost of caring for the indigents of the respective
localities.