The Board of Health plays a vital role in guiding our health department’s mission to protect and improve community health. As a governing body, the Board provides guidance and acts in an advisory capacity.  

Responsibilities of the Board of Health

• Participates in decision-making & policy formulation within the board
• Collaborate with other board members to set priorities and allocate resources
• May come from various backgrounds bringing diverse perspectives to the board
• Accountable for ensuring the board acts in the best interest of the community

• Participates in meetings engages with constituents, and communicates board decisions to the community

Nebraska Local Boards of Health consists of one county board member, one dentist, one physician, and six public-spirited citizens interested in the health of the community. The physician and dentist shall each serve an initial term of three years. Three public-spirited citizens shall each serve an initial term of three years, and three public-spirited men or women shall each serve an initial term of two years. After the initial terms of office expire, each new appointment shall be for a term of three years. Duties of the Board of Health is acting in an advisory capacity to review and recommend changes to ordinances, resolutions, and resources allocations; review and recommend changes in the budget annually; monitor and review the enforcement of laws and regulations of the BOH.

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Meet Our Board Members