Firebaugh Municipal Code § 2-10 Firebaugh Community Health Center Advisory Commission

[Ord. #80-4, S1F]

The Firebaugh Community Health Center Advisory Commission is hereby established.

[Ord. #80-4, S2F]

a. The Firebaugh Community Health Center Advisory Commission of the City shall be composed of a total of seven members. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. These appointments shall be for a period of three years each, with the terms of members so staggered that the terms of no more than three members shall expire in any one year. In the event of death or resignation of a member the vacancy may be filled for the unexpired term. The term of all members shall extend until their successors are qualified; provided, that three successive unexcused or unexplained absences from any meeting shall be in effect a resignation for which a successor may forthwith be appointed.

b. All members shall serve without pay. However, members of the Commission may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with their duties upon authorization or ratification by the Commission and approval of such expenditures by the Council.

c. Notwithstanding paragraph a hereof, any member of the health advisory Commission of the City of Firebaugh, California, may be removed by a majority vote of the Council, upon motion of any member of the Council.

[Ord. #80-4, S3F]

The Commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its own members, each of whom shall serve for one year and until his successor is elected and qualified. The chairman shall be present at all meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties and prerogatives of the head of any similar organization. The chairman shall have the power to administer oaths and to take evidence. The vice chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in the absence or disability of the chairman. Vacancies created by any cause shall be filled for the unexpired term by a new election.

[Ord. #80-4, S4F]

It is the duty of the Board to:

a. Maintain current requirements and future projections of the health care needs of residents of the designated service area of the Firebaugh community health center. Make recommendations for changes as appropriate.

b. Oversee implementation of the "annual health plan" as evolved by the West Side Rural Health Conference, as pertains to the Firebaugh community health center.

c. Validate and evaluate citizen complaints as pertains to delivery of health services and recommend remedial action to correct the identified problem.

d. Advise in the selection of the National Health Service Corps Physician by recommending special characteristics, i.e., bilingual abilities, etc.

e. Recommend changes to the County Civil Service Commission as pertains to employee policies, procedures and staff supervision, that would enhance delivery service capabilities.

f. Recommend changes in clinic hours, as appropriate, that would better meet the requirements of health service recipients.

g. Review the annual budget, prepared by the county department of health, and make appropriate recommendations for change that would enhance the delivery of local health services, consistent with overall budget limitations.

h. Develop a comprehensive community organization and health promotion plan whereby the residents of the Firebaugh community and the surrounding area in need of health services may receive needed services and maintain a high level of personal health. The plan should be designed to assist the health center management and staff in educating the community as to resource capability and limitations.

i. Minutes of all meetings will be furnished to the Manager to be included with the next succeeding City Council packet following the Board meeting.