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Introduction
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1/27/04
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SUBJECT:
Revision to Whateom County Code 24.01
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Ordinance - Exhibit A Strike out version of 24.01.051
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SUMMARY STA TEMENT:
Revising the membership categories is proposed because some of the
PHAB positions are difficult to fill due to the specificity of the
qualifications. PHAB and Health Board members felt it would be
beneficial to look more broadly at the categories.
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
20N - 62 111312004'. Introduced
1127/2004. Amended and adopted 7 -0 Ord #2004 -004
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INTRODUCTION DATE: 1/13/04
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -004
REVISION TO WCC 24.01
WHEREAS, the Public Health Advisory Board was created by ordinance to advise the
Board of Health on matters relating to the health of Whatcom County citizens;
WHEREAS, Board membership is established to assure a broad representation from the
community and;
WHEREAS, one board position has proven difficult to fill and;
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Board of Health recommends modifying
membership categories to assure full board membership and;
WHEREAS, the recommended revision is outlined in the attached Exhibit "A" which
is fully incorporated by reference into this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Health Board that
Title 24.01 is hereby amended as indicated in "Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance.
ADOPTED this 27 day of January , 2004.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE BOARD OF HEALTH
WHATCOM COUNTY. WASHINGTON
Dan McShane, Chair
( y�)pproved O Denied
'e Kremen, County Executive
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2004 -004
24.01.050 Creation of health board.
The Whatcom County council shall constitute the official county
health board, in accordance with RCW 70.05.035. Items for health
board consideration shall be referred to the county council, unless
required by law. (Ord. 99 -025; Ord. 95 -055; Ord. 93 -024; Ord. 91-
040 (part); Ord. 90 -10 Exh. A (part); Ord. 89 -24 (part)).
24.01.051 Health department advisory board created.
A. The county health department advisory board, referred to in
this chapter as the "public health advisory board," is created and
shall serve in an advisory capacity to the board of health in the
following areas:
1. Advisory capacity to the board of health;
2. Advisory capacity to the health and human 6@Nices
department director;
3. Recommend public health and program policies;
4. Provide community forums /hearings as assigned by the
board of health;
5. Review and make recommendations for annual budget and
fees;
6. Establish community task forces as assigned by the board
of health;
7. Present annual report to the board of health.
B. The public health advisory board shall consist of nine
members who are residents of the county. Eight members shall be
appointed by the executive, subject to confirmation by a majority of
the county council, and one member shall be appointed by the
county council. The term of office for the members appointed by the
executive shall be four years; except, that four terms shall remain
staggered. The term of office for the member appointed by the
county council shall be for one year, from the time of the council's
reorganization meeting in January to the next such meeting the
following year. The public health advisory board shall be broadly
representative of the demographic character of the county and
consist of persons who are representative of consumers and
professionals in the various programs under the health
department's jurisdiction, including administration /fiscal, nursing,
and environmental health. However, the public health advisory
board's composition shall also be comprised of the following areas
of expertise /experience:
1. One member from the board of health;
2. Twe One members from the natural sciences ene
3. One physician;
4. One member from business /industry;
5. One tribal member or a representative from an ethnic
minority;
6. One member from education
6 7. Three -Two members from, but not limited to, the areas of
administration /fiscal, nursing, or hospital affiliation.
8. One citizen -at -large member.
C. At its initial meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, the
public health advisory board may elect officers, adopt bylaws and
such rules and regulations of procedure as are necessary for the
conduct of its business. Meetings of the public health advisory
board shall be subject to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30
RCW at seq. (Ord. 99 -025; Ord. 93 -024; Ord. 91 -040 (part)).