10A NCAC 48B .1304. BENCHMARK 37

(a)  Benchmark: The local board of health shall assure the development, implementation and evaluation of local health services and programs to protect and promote the public’s health.

(b)  Activities:

(1)           The local board of health shall assure that a qualified local health director, in accordance with G.S. 130A-40 or 40.1, is in place to lead the agency.

(2)           The local board of health shall approve policies for the administration of local public health programs.

(3)           The local board of health shall describe and define the knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met by the local health director, consistent with the requirements in G.S. 130A-40.

(4)           The local board of health shall review and approve the job description of the local health director.

(5)           The local board of health shall conduct an annual performance review of the health director.

(6)           The local board of health shall approve policies for the recruitment, retention and workforce development for agency staff.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006.