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45 NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Board of Health Report Period 2015 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INPUT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL PLANNING RETREAT The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Board of Health Person to address the BOCC at Retreat (if requested by BOCC) and contact information: Primary County Staff Contact Colleen Bridger: 919- 245-2412 How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? - Ten Board meetings per year; three subcommittees (Obesity, Substance abuse/Mental health and Access to Care) meet as needed usually bi- monthly. Chair and Vice Chair meet with Health Director monthly. Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body (NCGS 130A-39(a) (powers and duties of the boards of health) and NCGS 130A-24 (appeals), for the health department and is charged to protect and promote the public health of Orange County. Mission and Core Functions of the Health Department: To enhance the quality of life, promote the health, and preserve the environment for all people in the Orange County community. • Prevent and intervene in epidemics and the spread of disease • Protect against environmental hazards • Promote and encourage safe and healthy behaviors • Assure the quality and accessibility of health services • Assure compliance with laws and regulations that protect health and safety