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16 <br /> OCHD in collaboration with AMS continues to work on renovations in the <br /> clinic area at the Whitted Human Services Building to improve check-in <br /> process for patients/visitors. <br /> Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, <br /> wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future <br /> generations <br /> The Board Amended the Orange County Groundwater Protection Rules to <br /> be in alignment with recent changes to session law that would have <br /> conflicted with existing local rules. These changes primarily affected <br /> grouting procedures for construction of water wells and compliance with <br /> setback requirements for placement of monitoring wells on affected <br /> properties. <br /> Ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, education at <br /> all levels, libraries, parks, recreation, and animal welfare <br /> The BOH arranges educational sessions every month during meetings to <br /> learn more about the community at-large, OCHD programs and services, <br /> and other opportunities to learn about programs across the state. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory <br /> boards and commissions? <br /> The Health Director serves as the designee for several Board activities and <br /> collaborative initiatives. The Board receives monthly updates via the Health <br /> Director's Report, which shows meetings, presentations, and other <br /> activities completed each month. Some of the local boards and governing <br /> bodies that the Board of Health/Health Department have worked with <br /> during this reporting period include: <br /> o BOCC <br /> o Alliance <br /> o Carrboro Town Council <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 /> o Justice Advisory Council <br /> o Orange County Partnership for Young Children <br /> o Orange County Schools Board of Education <br /> ➢ Other Board that BOH members sit on: <br /> o Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board <br />