Chapter 9.52
KITSAP PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Sections:
9.52.020 Organization established.
9.52.030 Powers and duties of the health district.
9.52.040 Board of health established.
9.52.050 Control by the board of health.
9.52.060 Composition of the board of health.
9.52.070 Conduct of business by the board of health; delegation of authority.
9.52.090 Powers and duties of health officer.
9.52.010 Definitions.
The following terms are defined as follows:
A. “Board of health” means the board of health for the Kitsap public health district.
B. “Cities” means the cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo.
C. “County” means Kitsap County.
D. “Health district” means the territory within the cities and within the county which provides public health services to persons.
E. “Health officer” means the legally qualified physician who has been appointed by the board of health.
F. “Administrative officer” means an administrative officer who may be appointed by the board of health in addition to a health officer pursuant to RCW 70.05.040. If the board of health appoints an administrative officer, the use of the term “health officer” herein shall refer to the administrative officer, with the exception of those health-related duties set out in Section 9.52.090.
(Ord. 475 (2011) § 2, 2011: Ord. 455 (2010) § 1, 2010)
9.52.020 Organization established.
The existence of the health district as a separate entity is reaffirmed in accordance with RCW 70.46.031.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 2, 2010)
9.52.030 Powers and duties of the health district.
The health district shall provide public health services to the residents of and on behalf of the county and cities. In addition, the health district is vested with all the powers to perform all duties as set forth in Chapter 70.05 RCW et seq. and Chapter 70.46 RCW et seq.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 3, 2010)
9.52.040 Board of health established.
The board of health is hereby reaffirmed and established.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 4, 2010)
9.52.050 Control by the board of health.
The control, direction and management of the health district are hereby vested in the board of health as set forth in Chapter 70.05 RCW et seq. and Chapter 70.46 RCW et seq.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 5, 2010)
9.52.060 Composition of the board of health.
The board of health shall be composed of seven voting members: three Kitsap County commissioners; and the mayor or a councilmember as appointed by each of the cities of Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo. Each city may also appoint an alternate board member. An alternate may attend any board meeting but is not entitled to vote unless the regular member to whom the alternate is delegated is absent from that meeting. An alternate member may also participate on committees, so long as the regular member to whom the alternate is delegated is not present during the committee meeting. The board shall have the authority to establish and define nonvoting categories of community members on the board.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 6, 2010)
9.52.070 Conduct of business by the board of health; delegation of authority.
The business and other matters which come before the board of health shall be transacted at open, public meetings in accordance with the bylaws adopted by the board of health. Meetings may be scheduled at regular times or may be called as necessary. The board of health may delegate authority on various matters to the health officer and other officers or employees. All previous authority delegations are reaffirmed and ratified. Furthermore, the board of health focuses its primary attention on substantial policy issues of the health district. Therefore, the board of health delegates to the health officer explicit authority to manage and administer the health district and to establish routine administrative and personnel policies, procedures, and guidelines, provided they are consistent with the intent of the policies established by the board of health.
(Ord. 461 (2010) § 1, 2010: Ord. 455 (2010) § 7, 2010)
9.52.080 Health officer.
The board of health shall appoint a health officer who shall organize, administrate, and operate the health district on a day-to-day basis. The health officer shall serve at the pleasure of the board of health.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 8, 2010)
9.52.090 Powers and duties of health officer.
The health officer shall:
A. Enforce public health statutes of the state, rules of the state board of health and the secretary of health, and all local rules and regulations regarding public health.
B. Take such action as is necessary to maintain the health and sanitation supervision over the county and cities.
C. Control and prevent the spread of any dangerous, contagious or infectious diseases.
D. Inform the public as to the causes, nature, and prevention of disease and disability and preservation, promotion and improvement of health.
E. Prevent, control or abate nuisances which are detrimental to the public health.
F. Attend all conferences called by the secretary of health or his/her authorized representative.
G. Collect such fees as are established by the state board of health or the board of health for the issuance or renewal of licenses or permits or such other fees as may be authorized.
H. Inspect, as necessary, expansion or modifications of existing public water systems, and the construction of new public water systems, to assure that the expansion, modification, or construction conforms to system design and plans.
I. Take such measures as he/she deems necessary in order to promote the public health, to participate in the establishment of health educational or training activities, and to authorize the attendance of employees of the health district or individuals engaged in community health programs related to or part of the programs of the health district.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 9, 2010)
9.52.100 Budget.
The health district budget shall be developed, approved, amended, and reported as required in the budget policy adopted by the board of health.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 10, 2010)
9.52.110 Funding.
A. Basic Funding. The basic funding for the health district shall include the county’s contribution from the general fund, receipt of grants, contracts, fees, and gifts, and funding from the public health account distributed by the state treasurer.
B. Supplemental Funding. Supplemental funding for the health district may be provided by assessments from the cities according to a formula adopted by the board of health. Supplemental funding for the health district from each city shall be at the discretion of each city.
C. Special Projects. Funding for special projects may be obtained from any entity agreeing to commit funds. The county and cities shall not have the authority to commit funds of another entity.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 11, 2010)
9.52.120 Fund established.
Unless otherwise authorized by the board of health, moneys received and collected on behalf of the health district shall be deposited in a fund known as the health district fund maintained by the county’s treasurer. Expenditures by the health district shall be made from this fund.
(Ord. 455 (2010) § 12, 2010)