(2) The governing bodies of the counties forming the health district may meet together, elect a chairperson and transact business as a district board of health whenever a majority of the members of the governing bodies from each of the participating counties are present at a meeting.
(3) In lieu of the procedure described in subsection (2) of this section, the governing bodies of the counties forming the health district may, by a two-thirds vote of the members from each participating county, establish and, except as provided in paragraph (f) of this subsection, appoint a district board of health consisting of the following members:
(a) One member from each participating county governing body selected by the county governing body to which the member belongs.
(b) One member from a school administrative unit within the health district.
(c) One member from the administrative staff of a city within the health district.
(d) Two physicians who have been licensed to practice medicine under ORS chapter 677 and who are residents of the health district.
(e) One dentist who has been licensed to practice dentistry under ORS chapter 679 and who is a resident of the health district.
(f) One person who is a resident of the health district and who is to be appointed by the members serving under paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.
(4) The term of office of the members referred to in subsection (3)(a) to (f) of this section shall be four years, with terms expiring on February 1, except that the first appointments made under this subsection shall be for terms of one, two, three or four years, as designated by a two-thirds vote of the members from each participating county.
(5) The governing bodies of the counties comprising the health district may appoint a public health advisory board for terms of four years, with terms expiring on February 1, except that the first appointments made under this subsection shall be for terms of one, two, three or four years, as designated by the governing bodies. The advisory board shall meet regularly to advise the district board of health on matters of public health. The advisory board shall consist of:
(a) Persons licensed by this state as health care practitioners.
(b) Persons who are well informed on public health matters. [Formerly 431.414; 2019 c.321 §6]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 431 - State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Public Health Laws
Section 431.003 - Definitions.
Section 431.045 - Public Health Officer; appointment; qualifications; duties; rules.
Section 431.110 - General powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority.
Section 431.115 - Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority.
Section 431.120 - Other duties of Oregon Health Authority; rules.
Section 431.122 - Members; terms; meetings; compensation.
Section 431.123 - Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board.
Section 431.125 - Duties related to public health laws.
Section 431.131 - Foundational capabilities; rules.
Section 431.132 - Assessment and epidemiology; rules.
Section 431.133 - Emergency preparedness and response; rules.
Section 431.134 - Communications; rules.
Section 431.135 - Policy and planning; rules.
Section 431.136 - Leadership and organizational competencies; rules.
Section 431.137 - Health equity and cultural responsiveness; rules.
Section 431.138 - Community partnership development; rules.
Section 431.139 - Reporting on foundational capabilities.
Section 431.141 - Foundational programs; rules.
Section 431.142 - Communicable disease control programs.
Section 431.143 - Environmental public health programs.
Section 431.144 - Prevention of injury and disease and promotion of health programs.
Section 431.145 - Clinical preventive services.
Section 431.150 - Enforcement of public health laws generally.
Section 431.155 - Authority of Oregon Health Authority to restrain violation of public health laws.
Section 431.210 - Public Health Account.
Section 431.230 - Emergency or revolving fund.
Section 431.250 - Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority; disbursement; planning.
Section 431.330 - Members; officers.
Section 431.335 - Meetings; notice; expenses of members and officers.
Section 431.340 - Recommendations of conference.
Section 431.350 - Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules for ORS 431.330 to 431.350.
Section 431.380 - Distribution of funds; rules.
Section 431.413 - Powers and duties of local public health authorities.
Section 431.415 - Duties of governing bodies of local public health authorities; fee schedules.
Section 431.417 - Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities; rules.
Section 431.418 - Local public health administrator; health officer; duties; salary.
Section 431.443 - Formation of health districts.
Section 431.447 - Public health advisory boards.
Section 431.510 - Facilities and funds for local public health authorities.
Section 431.705 - Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760.
Section 431.710 - When Oregon Health Authority to initiate district formation or annexation.
Section 431.715 - Resolution requesting Oregon Health Authority to initiate formation or annexation.
Section 431.717 - Compelling adoption of resolution.
Section 431.720 - Commission to review certain plans; approval of plans.
Section 431.725 - Oregon Health Authority to review resolution; notice of hearing.
Section 431.730 - Conduct of hearing.
Section 431.735 - Director’s authority under ORS 431.705 to 431.760.
Section 431.745 - Petition for alternative plan.
Section 431.750 - Commission review of alternative plan; certification of alternative plan.
Section 431.760 - Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings.