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 Advisory Board Summary Report – Biannual Review <br /> Racial Equity Commission (REC) – Annual Update <br /> Policy Review – Annual Review <br /> Innovation Grant – Annual Review <br /> Communicable Disease Report – Annual Review <br /> Child Fatality Report – Annual Review <br /> Tobacco Prevention Program – Annual Update <br /> Health Director Annual Review <br /> BOH Reappointments – Chair and Vice Chair – Annual Review <br /> Healthy Carolinians of Orange County – Annual Update <br /> BOH Strategic Plan – Biannual Update <br /> BOH Meeting Schedule – Annual Review <br /> Delinquent Accounts – Annual Review <br /> <br /> <br />Describe this board/commission’s activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br />BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> <br /> Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure <br />that maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county <br />residents <br />o BOH is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body for <br />the Health Department and is also charged with protecting and <br />promoting the public health of Orange County residents. <br /> Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects <br />community values <br />o The Board of Health plays a key role in advocating for policies <br />and activities that positively impact the health of Orange <br />County residents. As a part of building an active culture of <br />health within our county, the Board aims to have engagement <br />with and from the community at large. <br /> Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean <br />water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy <br />for present and future generations <br />o The BOH created an Ad Hoc Fluoride Committee to fulfill <br />OWASA’s request to conduct a review on drinking water <br />fluoridation <br /> Ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, <br />education at all levels, libraries, parks, recreation, and animal welfare <br />o The BOH arranges educational sessions every month during <br />meetings to learn more about the community at-large, OCHD <br />programs and services, and other opportunities to learn about <br />programs across the state. <br /> <br /> <br />