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26 <br /> ➢ FSA Update — Biannual Update <br /> ➢ 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 /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <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 />