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BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 19-005)
March 12, 2019
Briefings

Review of Board of Health rules of procedure (SR 19-005; J. Ketchel, G. Weed)

Division:
Administration / Jeff Ketchel, Administrator 
Prior Board Review:
Board of Health, 10/10/17, 2/13/18, 1/8/19; Executive Committee, 1/2/19, 1/23/19 

Background

 

In October 2017, the Board of Health approved Res. 17-24 adopting its rules of procedure for the conduct of business of the Board. In February 2018, the Board adopted Res. 18-03 (Exhibit A) amending its rules of procedure to include telephonic participation of Board members.

 

Section VIII of the amended rules of procedure stipulate a periodic Board review with a recommendation that it be reviewed in January of odd-numbered years. The rules may be amended at any time the Board deems necessary.

 

The Board received the amended rules of procedure at its January 8 meeting, and agreed to discuss any potential changes or updates at its February 12 Board meeting. No official Board action is required.

 
Board Authority

RCW 70.46.060 and RCW 70.05.060 grant the Board of Health authority to establish rules of conduct for their meetings.

 
Recommended Motion

No action required.

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Res. 18-03 Adopting the Board’s Amended Rules of Procedure