Advisory Board of Health Members
- Carolyn Moser
- Health Director
- Kimberly Collins, Chair
- Nurse Representative
- Shannon Jennings, Co-Chair
- Veterinarian Representative
- Jacqueline A. Newton
- Commissioner Representative
- Vacant
- Physician Representative
- Beth Caveness
- Pharmacist Representative
- Denise Houghton
- In Lieu Optometrist
- Jan Dawson
- Public Representative
- Samentha Jones
- Public Representative
- Frank Perez
- Public Representative
Rule-Making
- G.S. 130A-39: “A local board of health shall have the responsibility to protect and promote the public health. The board shall have the authority to adopt rules necessary for that purpose.”
- May adopt a regulation for almost any activity
- Cannot be overly broad
- Must be linked to legitimate public health goals
- Examples of such regulations: septic tank installation, roadside meat and fish sales, second-hand tobacco smoke exposure
- For more on rule-making, please see “The Rulemaking Authority of North Carolina Local Boards of Health,” in section IV of your orientation binder
Adjudication
- G.S 130A-24
- Board of Health must hold a hearing when a citizen brings an appeal to a decision or interpretation of a rule
- Rulings must be made in writing
- If a party is dissatisfied with the board’s ruling, (s)he may appeal to the district court.
Administration
- G.S. 130A-40
- Major responsibility under this statue is the appointment, evaluation, and termination of the local health director.
- Appointment must include consultation with the county board (or boards) of commissioners and the State Health Director
- Exception- a director of a Consolidated Human Service Agency is hired and fired by the county manager, nor the board
- Major responsibility under this statue is the appointment, evaluation, and termination of the local health director.
- G.S. 130A-39(g)
- Board of Health is responsible for imposing fees for services
- Must be approved by the county commissioners
- Must be reasonable and cost-based
- Board of Health is responsible for imposing fees for services
- Board of Health should review the health department budget since money allocation is a significant statement of policy.
Association of North Carolina Boards of Health
National Association of Local Boards of Health