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19 <br /> Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects <br /> community values <br /> ➢ The Board of Health plays a key role in advocating for policies and <br /> activities that positively impact the health of Orange County <br /> residents equitably. <br /> Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force, and technology to achieve <br /> a high performing County government <br /> ➢ The Board of Health supported and approved the purchase of a <br /> Dental Mobile clinic to increase dental services in the community. <br /> OCHD submitted plans for renovations of the clinical waiting room at <br /> the Whitted Human Services Building to be inviting of the <br /> community. <br /> Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, <br /> clean air, wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and <br /> future generations <br /> The Board of Health adopted new Environmental Health Rules for the <br /> protection of the groundwater and the Orange County community <br /> that drinks groundwater. <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 /> ➢ 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 /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br /> advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The Board receives summaries on the activities of the following local <br /> boards or governing bodies at meetings twice a year, or as <br /> necessary for timely board action. <br /> o BOCC <br /> o Cardinal Innovations Healthcare <br /> o Carrboro Board of Alderman <br /> o Chapel Hill Town Council <br /> o Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education <br /> o DEAPR <br /> o Family Success Alliance <br /> o Healthy Carolinians of Orange County <br /> o Hillsborough Board of Commissioners <br /> o Jail/Mental Health Subcommittee <br />