Primary Contact Email: JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
TITLE
Appointment to various vacancies on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Leah Wainman, Madison Emry, Misty Flowers, Hannah Ordos, Robyn Phillips-Madson, Susan Prosser, Adrienne Renz, Ashley Thomasson, Shu-Ling Zhao
BODY
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
All appointees must live in and be registered to vote in Whatcom County and, if applicable, meet the residency, employment, and/or affiliation requirements of the position. Vacancies are often filled by reappointment of current members to a second term.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
7 Vacancies, one current member eligible to reapply, 2-year and 3-year terms.
Meets monthly.
The advisory board shall consist of a balance of persons with expertise, career experience, and consumer experience in areas impacting public health and with populations served by the health department, including healthcare access and quality; physical environment, including built and natural environments; social and economic sectors, including housing, basic needs, education, and employment; business and philanthropy; communities that experience health inequities; government, and; tribal communities and tribal government. The board’s composition shall include:
• Members with expertise and experience in the areas listed above
• Consumers of public health services
• Community members with lived experience in the areas listed above
• Community stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, the business community, and those regulated by public health
Membership preference shall be given to tribal, racial, ethnic, and other minorities.