There is hereby created an advisory board, to be known as the
"Health Advisory Board." The Board shall consist of nine members,
all of which shall be appointed by the County Commissioners for terms
of three years; however, for the initial appointment, four members
shall be appointed for terms of three years, three for two years and
two for a period of one year. Of the nine members appointed, four
shall be from Category I, which includes physicians, dentists, nurses,
chiropractors and other health professionals, the appointment to come
from lists provided by the health societies and associations of Allegany
County mentioned in this category; one shall be from Category II,
which includes the legal profession, the appointment to come from
a list provided by the Allegany County Bar Association; one shall
be from Category III, which includes the clergy profession; and three
shall be from Category IV, consumers of health services, one of whom
must be appointed from a list provided by the Mayor and Council of
Cumberland. The County Commissioners shall initially designate one
member as Chairman of the Board for a term of one year, and thereafter,
succeeding Chairmen shall be selected on an annual basis between the
members thereof.
The local Health Officer shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting
member. The County Commissioners may designate up to five ex officio
nonvoting members to facilitate access by this Board to health societies,
associations, etc., who are not represented on the Board.
Members of the Board shall not receive any compensation for
their services but shall be paid the reasonably necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties.
The Board shall have the power to conduct and participate in
state or federal conferences, surveys and studies concerning the problems
of health, as it may determine, to promote in every manner possible
the welfare and the betterment of the health of the people of the
County. In conducting such conferences, studies and surveys, it shall
be authorized to expend any funds which may be provided for in the
budget or otherwise made available to the Board, including federal
funds that are now or hereafter become available.
The Board shall meet on a monthly basis, at a time and place
to be determined by the Chairman, and shall consider all matters and
problems relating to the Board of Health, including but not limited
to matters of available services, facilities and a determination of
local needs.
It shall be the duty of the Board to submit a semiannual report
to the County Commissioners of Allegany County on or before the 15th
day of April and the 15th day of September of each calendar year,
setting forth results of its studies and recommendations.
It shall be the duty of the Allegany County Health Officer to
provide staff services and facilities for the implementation of the
programs and studies of the Board.