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45 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Board of Health <br /> Report Period Calendar Year 2016 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on <br /> their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards <br /> and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following <br /> information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br /> materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this <br /> form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Board of Health <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: <br /> Chair— Nick Galvez, ngalvez1234Agmail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Dr. Colleen Bridger, 919-245-2412 <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including <br /> any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> Ten Board meetings per year; three subcommittees (Physical Activity/Nutrition, <br /> Substance abuse/Mental health and Social Determinants of Health) meet as <br /> needed usually bi-monthly. Chair and Vice Chair meet with Health Director <br /> monthly. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and <br /> Responsibilities. <br /> The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body (NCGS <br /> 130A-39(a) (powers and duties of the boards of health) and NCGS 130A-24 <br /> (appeals), for the health department and is charged to protect and promote the <br /> public health of Orange County. <br />