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BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 24-002)
January 30, 2024
Briefings

2024 Board of Health Work Plan (SR 24-002; N. Thomsen)

Division:
Office of the Director / Nicole Thomsen, Public Affairs & Policy Manager 

Background

Each year the Board of Health develops a work plan with the intent of having a document that is not too prescriptive. The goal of the work plan is to determine sufficient topical detail for the Board to plan and inform prioritization of topics.

 

To begin framing the work plan Board Administrator Thomsen has met with several department leadership to understand their needs and anticipated requests for the coming year.

 

The drafted work plan (Exhibit A) requires Board input prior to adoption.

               

Topics for work plan consideration

  • Briefing & Discussion: Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response - What is it and Board of Health Role
  • Briefing & Discussion: Snohomish County Public Health Marketing and Public Relations
  • Racism is a Public Health Crisis
  • Homelessness and Health
  • Resolution: Board of Health Legislative Priorities
  • Briefing & Discussion: Reproductive Health & the Role of Public Health
 
Board Authority

RCW 70.05.060 – Powers and duties of local board of health and Snohomish County Code Chapter 2.300

 
Recommended Motion
No motion required. Briefing only. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft - 2024 Board of Health Work Plan