Board Policies and Bylaws

The Board of Health’s by-laws and policies guide Board conduct and meetings. They ensure transparency and accountability.

By-laws

• Oxford Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit Board of Health By-laws
  • Amendment, Section 24, By-Laws No. 1 – Electronic participation

Policies and procedures

The following policies and procedures have been approved by the Board of Health for Southwestern Public Health.

General governance

• Conflict of interest
  • Written statement of disclosure
• Board member oath of conduct and confidentiality
  • Appendix A
• Delegation of powers and duties
• Audio recording of board of health meetings
• Accountability and transparency
• Election of officers to consecutive terms
• Board member orientation
• Order in council provincial representatives

Policy management

• Policy adherence and policy development

Finance

• Reserve fund
• Board members’ remuneration
• Budgets
• Banking and financing
• Board member allowable expenses

Human resources

• Board of Health self-evaluation
• CEO and MOH performance appraisals
• Delegation of duties of MOH and CEO
• In memorial acknowledgement