West Virginia SB272 authorizes the Department of Health to set public health service standards for local boards of health.

West Virginia SB272 amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to establish basic public health service standards for local boards of health. The bill modifies existing legislative rules to include new standards and establishes a West Virginia Public Health Advisory Committee. This committee, composed of nine members appointed by the Commissioner, will advise the Commissioner, collaborate with the Bureau on performance assessment tools, provide input on training, and hold at least six meetings per year.

West Virginia SB272 authorizes the Department of Health to set public health service standards for local boards of health.

West Virginia SB272 amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to establish basic public health service standards for local boards of health. The bill modifies existing legislative rules to include new standards and establishes a West Virginia Public Health Advisory Committee. This committee, composed of nine members appointed by the Commissioner, will advise the Commissioner, collaborate with the Bureau on performance assessment tools, provide input on training, and hold at least six meetings per year.