Spokane Regional Health District Board

Meetings


  • 12:30 p.m.
  • The 4th Thursday of every month
  • Spokane Regional Health District
    1101 W College Avenue
    Rooms 320-321
    Spokane, WA 99201

Member Specifications


  • Members: 12
  • Term: Citizen positions serve 4 year terms.
Details:
  • Three members of the County legislative authority
  • Three members of the City Council of the City of Spokane from among its elected membership
  • Two members of the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley from among its elected membership
  • One member acting as a representative of the cities and towns within Spokane County, other than the City of Spokane or the City of Spokane Valley, to be selected by mutual agreement of the mayors of the cities and towns from their elected membership
  • Three non-elected members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County. One non-elected member shall be an individual appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from a list of nominees submitted by each County Commissioner

Purpose


The Spokane Regional Health District's Board of Health is the governing body of the Health District, uniting the cities and county in a cooperative effort to oversee all matters pertaining to public health.

Responsibilities/Time Commitment


The Board creates and promotes prudent health policy, ensures compliance with all applicable chapters of state law and invites participation by all persons and organizations interested in public health. The Board adopts local ordinances and resolutions and approves budgets.

Meets monthly for an average of 2 hours per meeting.

Spokane County Code/WAC and RCW References