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53 <br />NAME OF BOARD /COMMISSION: Board of Health <br />Report Period: 2017 <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 />Quintana Stewart — Health Director <br />Primary County Staff Contact: <br />Beverly Scurry, Board of Health Strategic Plan Manager <br />Quintana Stewart, Health Director <br />How many times per month does this board /commission meet, including any <br />special meetings and sub - committee meetings? <br />Board meets once monthly except for July and December <br />Brief Statement of Board /Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br />The Board of Health is the primary policy- making and adjudicatory body <br />(NCGS 130A -39(a) (powers and duties of the boards of health) and NCGS <br />130A -24 (appeals), for the health department and is charged to protect and <br />promote the public health of Orange County. <br />Mission and Core Functions of the Health Department: <br />To enhance the quality of life, promote the health, and preserve the <br />