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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity-County Board of Health Information and Links.docxCITY-COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH This board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Gallatin County Courthouse. In November and December, it meets on the third Thursday of the month. View this Board's Minutes The City-County Board of Health is created under an Interlocal Agreement between Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, dated June 1990, as amended under the Interlocal Agreement dated May 12, 1997, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-2-106, M.C.A.  The Board is comprised of nine members as follows: (1) a County Commissioner or representative; (2) a City Commissioner or representative; (3) three members appointed by the County Commission; (4) three members appointed by the City Commission; and (5) one member appointed jointly by the City and County Commissions.  Members shall serve staggered three-year terms. There is no residency requirement for the members. For example, the members appointed by the City Commission don't have to be residents of the City of Bozeman. The Board is administrative and is responsible for appointing a Health Officer and ensuring that the necessary qualified staff is employed, within budget constraints.  The Health Department operates under the County and its personnel manual.  The Board is responsible for activities ensuring the health of the community, including guarding against the introduction of communicable diseases and providing for the removal of filth that might adversely affect public health. Members and Terms:     Bill Murdock - County Commissioner - expires January 8, 2009     Eric Bryson - City Commissioner - expires January 8, 2010     Barbara Vaughn - County appointee and Chair - expires January 1, 2012     Laura Larsson - County appointee and Vice Chair - expires January 7, 2011     Robin Cory - County appointee - expires January 8, 2010     Buck Taylor - City appointee - expires January 7, 2011     Brian Leland - City appointee - expires January 15, 2012     Gretchen Rupp - City appointee - expires January 8, 2010     Berk Knighton - Joint City/County appointee - expires January 15, 2012