BOARD OF HEALTH
The Cumberland Valley District Health Department is governed by the Cumberland Valley District Board of Health with members representing each of the five counties within the district. Each county also has a separate board of health.
According to the Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual for Local Health Departments the functions of the district and local boards of health are :
District Board ~ setting local policy; protecting the interests of the people; establishing objectives; evaluating local health department operations; appointment of Health Officer/Public Health Director; assessing the administration of the local health department; and promoting integrity, credibility, and professionalism of the local health department in the community.
County Board (within a district) ~ membership on the county public health taxing board; preparation of the annual public health tax resolution; and trusteeship of the county public health tax (where applicable); maintenance and upkeep of the county health center building(s); determining the use of the facility by community groups and agencies; relaying to the district board specific public health needs and concerns which may be unique and/or particularly acute within the community.
