Item Coversheet
BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 24-018B)
October 8, 2024
Public Hearing

Ordinance BOH24-04 Regarding Administrative Appeals; Amending Chapter 1.20 of the Snohomish County Board of Health Code (SR 24-018B; Ragina Gray)

Division:
Environmental Health / Ragina Gray, Director 

Background

This is an ordinance that amends Snohomish County Board of Health Code (SCBHC) sections 1.20.020 and 1.20.070. The purpose of this ordinance is to bring the Code into compliance with state law by:

 

  • Extending administrative appeal rights of certain health department actions;
  • Clarifying that state law/regulations govern in the event of a conflict; and
  • Revising burden of proof language.

These are minor code revisions and this ordinance does not change or impact the enforcement options discussion brought to the Board in June and July. 

 
Board Authority

RCW 70.05.060 (3) Enact such local rules and regulations as are necessary in order to preserve, promote and improve the public health and provide for the enforcement thereof.

 
Recommended Motion
MOVE TO approve Ordinance BOH24-04. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance BOH24-04 - Right of Administrative Appeals