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Local Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Funding that is divided among over 30 separate line items and 12 entities to address mental health and substance abuse. That presentation can be found HERE. • The Orange County Health Department has a designated seat on the Orange County Justice Advisory Council (JAC). The JAC’s goals include examining the County’s justice system through collaborative efforts and research, promoting safety, improving the just and efficient treatment of offenders and reducing crime rates, incarceration rates and recidivism. ENGAGEMENT • Twice a year the board is presented with a summary report of local boards within Orange County. The report is based on the work of local boards as it pertains to the top priorities of the Board of Health. Strategic Planning in Context The Board of Health Strategic Plan is a tool created by the Board to implement new policies, conduct research, and create recommendations and guidelines, for its members, OCHD staff, and community partners to address the top health priorities in the county. These plans not only communicate how we will address the community’s health priorities, but also how our values as an organization drive our work. In the last year, the Orange County Health Department (OCHD) has undergone a significant leadership change. In December 2017, new Health Director, Quintana Stewart, MPA was hired to lead the organization forward and guide the board in a strategic direction of innovation and accreditation accountability. “My vision for Orange County Health Department is that we operate as innovative Health Strategist building deliberate community partnerships, implementing evidence-based practices, and addressing social determinants of health as we take a holistic look at our community,” states Stewart. In 2019, OCHD will undergo the next Community Health Assessment (CHA) process and in 2021, the next Accreditation process. These mandated processes greatly inform the strategic direction and leadership of the Board of Health. Closely aligning the Boards strategic plan with the CHA and Accreditation processes will allow the board to implement policies, recommendations, and guidelines that align with the state mandated responsibilities of the department and needs of the greater community. BOH Chair Susan Elmore states, “We’re excited to take the time between now and the next strategic plan to really dive into alignment of all strategic planning processes that occur within the OCHD. This will help ensure that we are meeting crucial benchmarks, valuing the input of our staff, and aligning our efforts with the needs of the community.” Page 2 Quintana Stewart, MPA