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45 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN <br /> Name of Board/Commission: Board of Health <br /> Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 <br /> The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all <br /> volunteers on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to <br /> complete an Annual Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the <br /> activities each board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for <br /> future activities. These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's <br /> assigned charge and the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic <br /> Plan). General information about the Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: Tony Whitaker, Chair, <br /> twhitaker511 @gmail.com <br /> Primary staff contact: Quintana Stewart, Health Director— ext. 2412 <br /> 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and subcommittee meetings? <br /> Board meets once monthly except for July and December. Committee meetings <br /> resumed in September 2023. The committees meet at a minimum quarterly, with <br /> most choosing to meet bi-monthly. There are currently four committees. The <br /> committees are Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Connections to Community <br /> Support, and an Ad Hoc Committee on Well Rules. <br /> 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which detail the <br /> charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are available here. <br /> The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body (NCGS <br /> 130A-39(a) (powers and duties of the boards of health) and NCGS 130A-24 <br /> (appeals), for the health department and is charged to protect and promote the <br /> public health of Orange County. <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />