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14 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Board of Health <br /> Report Period 2020 <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— ext. 2412 <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: <br /> Quintana Stewart, Health Director <br /> Beverly Scurry, Board of Health Strategic Plan Manager <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 /> ➢ Health Equity Subcommittee — Bimonthly <br /> ➢ Access to Care Subcommittee — Quarterly <br /> ➢ Substance Use Disorders Subcommittee — Quarterly <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 />