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Board reviews interlocal agreement for acting health officer coverage among Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap
Summary
Board members previewed an interlocal agreement to ensure coverage when the local health officer is absent; the agreement will be routed to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
Clallam County public‑health staff briefed the Board of Health on a draft interlocal agreement among Clallam County, Jefferson County, Kitsap Public Health District and the Washington State Department of Health to provide acting health‑officer coverage when the county health officer is absent.
Staff said the agreement updates a long‑standing mutual coverage arrangement that predated current staff and documents the legal and insurance arrangements needed when one health officer temporarily covers another jurisdiction’s duties. The regional framework also contemplates state epidemiologist backup when regional positions are not available.
Board members asked about the signatory blocks and whether Clallam County and Jefferson County were included; staff confirmed county commissioner signatories will be added. Staff also confirmed no money exchanges hands under the draft—participants cover one another without direct payment.
Next steps: staff will bring the final interlocal agreement to the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners for their review and signature, and will notify tribal partners and other stakeholders about temporary coverage contacts during the health officer’s absence.
Ending: Dr. Allison Berry said the agreement will help ensure continuous availability of health‑officer functions while she is away for a limited period.
