Iowa Code r. 641-77.4 - Organization of local boards of health
(1)
Qualifications. Members
of a local board of health should have experience or education related to the
core public health functions, essential public health services, public health,
environmental health services, personal health services, population-based
services, or community-based initiatives.
(2)
Officers of local boards of
health. Each local board of health shall, at its first meeting during
any calendar year, elect one of its members to serve as chairperson until the
first meeting of the following calendar year.
a. The local board of health may elect a
vice-chairperson, secretary, or other such officers as it may deem
advisable.
b. In case of a vacancy
of the office of chairperson, a successor, who shall serve the remainder of the
term, shall be elected at the next meeting of the board.
(3)
Meetings of local boards of
health. The place, date and time of regular meetings of the local
board of health shall be determined by vote of the board, and such meetings
shall comply with the provisions of the open meetings law which is found in
Iowa Code chapter 21.
a. Each local board of
health shall meet at least six times per year.
b. Special meetings of a local board of
health may be called, as needed, by the chairperson or by any three board
members. The local board of health shall provide at least 24 hours' notice of
special meetings, except in case of emergency.
c. A majority of the members of a local board
of health shall be considered a quorum, and an affirmative vote of the majority
of the members present is necessary for action taken by a local board of
health. The majority shall not include any member who has a conflict of
interest, and a statement by the member that a conflict of interest exists
shall be conclusive for this purpose.
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