Cabell Huntington (W. Va.) Hospital will pay the Cabell County Commission $1 million to give up its three seats on the hospital's board, according to WSAZ.
The County Commission is entitled to appoint three people to the board: one who lives in the county, one over 65 years old, and one whose income is below average for the area. Under the new agreement, the hospital will now have the power to choose the board members according to the same qualifications.
"I believe that the hospital knows more about people who are knowledgeable in running hospitals and would have that information for the board of directors than people we might choose," said Cabell County Commissioner Jim Morgan.