The name of this Board shall be the Island County Community Health Advisory Board.

Article II: PURPOSE

As established by the Island County Board of Health in Resolution HD-10-92 and specified in Chapter 8.13.020 of the Island County Code, the purpose of the Advisory Board is to promote public participation in and identification of public health needs, to develop public health policies and procedures by which Island County can address those needs, and to assist in assuring that health needs are met for citizens of Island County.

Article III: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. The CHAB shall consist of nine (9) to twenty-one (21) Island County residents nominated by the Advisory Board and formally appointed after review by the Island County Board of Health, plus Student Members as defined below.

Section 2. The Island County Health Officer shall act as ex-officio member of the Advisory Board.

Section 3. The Advisory Board membership shall be representative of the diversity of viewpoints in Island County and should include representatives from minority groups, those receiving public health services (personal health and environmental), the medical community, schools, social service organizations, the clergy, NAS Whidbey, senior citizens, representatives of other community boards and councils and of law enforcement agencies. Naval Hospital Oak Harbor and Whidbey General Hospital are each invited to nominate a representative for CHAB membership. 

Section 4*. Each school year in October one eleventh grade student and one tenth grade student from each of the County’s high schools shall be nominated by the school principal to serve for one year as a Student Community Health Advisory Board Member. Unless otherwise determined by the school principal, the tenth grade student shall continue for a second year as that school's eleventh grade appointee. Criteria for nominations by the school principals should be the same eligibility requirements as required for student body office, plus commitment to attend Advisory Board meetings. Final appointment of student Advisory Board members will be by the Board of Health at their next meeting after the usual interview process. The intention is to give student leaders from all of Island County’s geographic areas the opportunity to exercise their responsibility as citizens participating in civic activities, to gain personal experience by serving on the Board, and to present their age-group’s point of view for the benefit of the Board’s deliberations. The Student Board Members will be expected to attend all twelve regular meetings during the year of their appointment, beginning in January, and may serve on committees as deemed appropriate by the Advisory Board Chairperson.

Section 5. Advisory Board members shall serve for a staggered three (3) year term, and may be reappointed at the pleasure of the Board of Health. Non-voting temporary guest membership for specific projects may be granted by the Advisory Board Leadership Committee.

Section 6. Advisory Board members are expected to attend at least 70% of scheduled meetings. Non-excused absences exceeding this limit will result in the appointee's being queried as to his/her intention to continue their membership status.

Section 7. Advisory Board members shall serve without compensation.

Section 8**. Associate Membership: CHAB members can request to become an Associate CHAB Member upon their resignation or completion of their term(s) of appointment. An Associate Member will not have voting rights but will receive CHAB e-mails and communications. This allows former CHAB members the opportunity to follow the work of CHAB, e.g. understand current health issues and priorities, and remain supportive of work of current members. It permits CHAB an opportunity to use past members to support current work, make Health Hero nominations, and enhances the work of CHAB that is strengthened by community-level support. An Associate Membership will continue until the Associate Member asks to be removed from the CHAB mail (e-mail) list.

Section 9. Advisory Board membership and the attendant vote are personal and not transferable.

Article IV: OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers required:

a. Chairperson
b. Chairperson Elect (Vice Chair)
c. Chairperson, Immediate Past.

Section 2. The duties and responsibilities of the officers shall be those implied by their respective titles and include membership on the Leadership Committee.

Section 3. Nominations, Elections, Terms:

a. Nominations will be made to the Advisory Board by the Leadership Committee, or by a Nominating Committee appointed by the Leadership Committee.

b. Elections will occur at the July Advisory Board meeting.
Terms will be for one (1) year, beginning at the August meeting.

Section 4. Staffing: Staff and coordination will be provided by the Island County Health Services Director and other Health Department staff by assignment from the Health Services Director.

Article V: MEETINGS

Section 1. Regular Advisory Board meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month at a previously announced time and place.

Section 2. The CHAB Chair will announce an annual Joint CHAB – Board of Health meeting at which time the Annual Report to the Board will be presented. CHAB will also hold one meeting annually specifically for planning.

Section 3. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Board of Health or the Chairperson of the Advisory Board.

Section 4. A Quorum for the purpose of holding a meeting shall consist of thirty-three percent (33%) of Advisory Board members or not less than five (5) members, whichever is more, and the act of a majority of the members present shall constitute the action of the entire Advisory Board.

Section 5. Voting: All members approved by the Board of Health may vote, including Student Members.

Article VI: COMMITTEES

Section 1. All members including student members are encouraged to be active in at least one committee. Appointment to committees shall be made by the Chairperson balancing Advisory Board needs with member interest. Committees shall report back to the full Advisory Board and shall not take action independent of the full Advisory Board. The specific committees are:

a. Leadership Committee
b. Membership Committee
c. Communications Committee
d. Recognition Committee
e. Any special or ad hoc or intermittent committee or work group deemed appropriate by the Chairperson, such as — but not limited to — the Bylaws Subcommittee, the Vision Work Group, Community Action Teams, and various Task Force groups as may be appointed by the CHAB leadership.

Article VII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the most current version of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern all rules of this body, in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws or special rules of this body.***

Article VIII: BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Amendments to CHAB Bylaws: These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Advisory Board with a minimum of 30 days notice.

Article IX: LIABILITY

Insurance and Indemnification is provided to the Community Health Advisory Board Members to the extent of Island County’s Liability Coverage with the Washington Counties’ Risk Pool. The Coverage Form Insuring Agreement, "Persons and Organizations Insured," states: all past and present employees, elected and appointed officials, and volunteers, whether or not compensated, while acting or in good faith purporting to act within the scope of their official duties for the member county or on its behalf, including, but not limited to, all commissioners, agencies, districts, authorities, boards, (including the governing board) or similar entities which operate under the member county’s supervision or control.