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The City-County Board of Health is created under an Interlocal Agreement between Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, dated June, 1990, as amended under the Interlocal Agreement dated May 12, 1997, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-2-106, M.C.A. The Board is comprised of nine members, as follows: (1) a County Commissioner or representative, (2) a City Commissioner or representative, (3) three members appointed by the County Commission, (4) three members appointed by the City Commission, and (5) one member appointed jointly by the City and County
Commissions. Members shall serve staggered three-year terms.
The Board is administrative and is responsible for appointing a Health Officer and ensuring that the necessary qualified staff is employed, within budget constraints. The Health Department operates under the County and its personnel manual. The Board is responsible for activities ensuring the health of the community, including guarding against the introduction of communicable diseases and providing for the removal of filth that might adversely affect public health.
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