SAY YES TO HEALTH
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Portage County Combined General Health District* |
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*Includes the cities of Aurora and Streetsboro
BOARD OF HEALTHThere are seven members on the Board. Five members represent the county and two members each represent the cities of Aurora and Streetsboro. Four members representing the county are appointed by the Advisory Council of the Portage County Township Trustees and Village Mayors. One member is appointed by the Licensing Council. The two members representing Aurora and Streetsboro are appointed by their respective mayors with approval of council. A single term for each member is five years. A member may be appointed for more than one term. The Board of Health hires the Health Commissioner who serves as Secretary to the Board and is also the Chief Administrative Officer of the Health Department. The number of employees necessary to perform all functions are hired by the Board upon the recommendations of the Health Commissioner. The Board of Health meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Reed Memorial Library located at 167 E. Main Street, Ravenna, Ohio. The Portage County Combined General Health District operates in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
HISTORY:County Health
Departments were formed in 1919 by the Hughs-Griswold Act of the
Ohio Legislature. Portage County Health Department became an
official reality on January 1, 1920. PURPOSEHealth departments are mandated by state law to protect the health and safety of all the people in their area.
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