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Agenda Item Number: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY <br /> <br />Meeting Date: September 26, 2018 <br /> <br />Agenda Item Subject: Board of Health Policy Review <br /> <br /> <br />Attachment(s): <br /> <br />Staff or Board Member Reporting: <br /> <br />Purpose: ____ Action <br /> _ Information only <br /> __X__ Information with possible action <br /> <br /> <br />Summary Information: The Board will review and discuss the Board of Health <br />Operating Procedures to ensure processes are efficient and in compliance with NC <br />General Statue 130A. The Board will review the requested revisions to detail Board <br />Composition and updated Committee listings. Additional revisions will be made as <br />needed and the Board will be asked to approve the policy. <br /> <br />Proposed revisions include: <br /> <br />III. Composition <br />A. The composition of the Board of Health is governed by NCGS 130A-35(b)-(d) <br />which states the composition of the board shall reasonably reflect the <br />population and makeup of the county. <br />B. For purposes of Board composition, diversity includes, but is not limited to, <br />professional experience, cultural and educational background, geography, <br />age, gender, race and ethnicity. When assessing Board composition or <br />identifying suitable candidates for appointment/re-appointment, the Board will <br />consider candidates on merit and statutory requirement with consideration to <br />the benefits of diversity. <br />C. The Orange County Board of Health is committed to ensuring diversity among <br />members and values the benefits that diversity brings. Diversity promotes the <br />inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, mitigates against group think <br />and ensures that the Board has the opportunity to benefit from a variety of <br />skills, backgrounds and experiences. <br />D. The Board’s commitment to diversity shows internal and external <br />stakeholders that the organization emphasizes diverse constituencies and