HB 4221
Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to basic public health service standards for local boards of health
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create a legislative rule outlining basic standards for local boards of health. The rule will establish guidelines for these boards and aims to improve their performance. It also creates a Public Health Advisory Committee composed of representatives from local health departments, county associations, and the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments to advise the Commissioner of Health.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Health to create a legislative rule for local boards of health.
- Establishes a West Virginia Public Health Advisory Committee.
- The Advisory Committee will include representatives from local health departments, county associations, and the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments.
- The Committee will advise the Commissioner of Health.
- The Committee will collaborate on assessing local health board performance.
- The Committee will provide input on training for local health and state appointees.
- The Committee will hold at least six meetings per year.
Who is affected
- Local Boards of Health
- West Virginia Department of Health
- County Commissioners
- Local Health Departments
- West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments
Notable changes
- Creates a new advisory committee to assist the Department of Health.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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