85-7029R66
RESOLUTION N0. 7029
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Richfield Advisory Board. of Health was
established in January, 1977, with the appointment of the first
Advisory Board of Health members; and
WHEREAS, substantial changes in the organizational structure
of the City of Richfield and the Advisory Board of Health have
occurred since 1977; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to define the
purpose, duties and responsibilities of the Richfield Advisory
Board of Health.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Advisory Board of Health shall serve in an
advisory capacity to the City Council.
2. Membership shall consist of at least nine and not
more than 12 members. All members must be residents
of the City of Richfield. Members will be appointed
by the City Council for two-year terms. No member
may serve more than three consecutive terms.
Membership on the Advisory Board of Health shall
consist of members representing the following:
1/3 (not to exceed four members) shall be health care
providers (including three licensed health
professionals);
1/3 (not to exceed four members) shall be consumers
representing community organizations; and,
1/3 (not to exceed four members) shall be a
representative balance of the residents of the
community.
Terms of members shall begin on the first day of the
month following their appointment, and shall
continue until the first day of February of the year
in which their term expires; or until their successor
is named; subject, however, to prior termination
as otherwise provided in this resolution. The
board shall select its own officers.
In addition to the 9 to 12 members of the Advisory
Board of Health, the city council shall designate a
city council member as liaison and a second council
member as alternate liaison.
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3. Staff services for the board shall be provided by
the Public Safety Department of the City of Richfield
and the Director~,of Public Safety shall serve as
staff liaison.
4. The duties of the Advisory Board of Health shall be
to advise, consult with or make recommendations to
the City Council on matters relating to the
development, maintenance, funding and evalua-
tion of community health services and programs.
5. Any of the following acts shall cause the office of a
regular member to become vacated: (a) death; (b)
disability or failure to serve, shown by failure to
attend three (3)',consecutive regular meetings of the
commission without good cause; (e) removal of legal
residence in the city; (d) resignation in writing;
(e) removal by the city council; .and, (f) election
or appointment to a public office.
Passed by the City Council of th ty, Ric field this
10th day of June, 1985•
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ATTEST:
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homas erber City Clerk