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BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 25-025)
September 9, 2025
Briefings

Code of Conduct (SR 25-025; Nicole Thomsen)

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

Background

Adoption, by resolution, of a Code of Conduct was approved by the Board of Health as part of the 2025 work plan. This work is required in alignment with Snohomish County Board of Health Code 1.10.110, “The Board will establish a code of conduct that provides ethical standards and expectations for Board of Health members, including grounds for removal.”

 

Proposed content is in aligned with Washington State laws, Snohomish County Code, The American Public Health Association, and related 2024 Board of Health conversations.

 

Contents center on:

  • Values
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Confidentiality
  • Applicability
  • Removal

 

Staff are requesting feedback on contents of the draft areas/topics needing to be added or removed. Legal review will be conducted once Board feedback and changes are made.

 
Board Authority

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

 
Recommended Motion
Briefing only 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Code of Conduct