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Broadwater County Board of Health adopts mission statement, narrows scope and sets strategic‑planning work schedule
Summary
The Broadwater County Board of Health voted to adopt a mission statement and a streamlined scope of duties, agreed a process for drafting a strategic plan tied to the community health assessment, and set working‑meeting dates and recruitment timelines for board vacancies.
The Broadwater County Board of Health on a voice vote adopted a mission statement and approved a narrowed scope of responsibilities as part of a push to create a playbook-style strategic plan for the county.
The board adopted this mission: “To promote and protect public health and environmental quality in Broadwater County through education, community partnerships, collaboration, and policies.” Members also approved changes to the board’s listed scope so the eventual strategic plan can map specific work steps and responsibilities.
The action formalizes work the board has already begun: members agreed to use the county’s forthcoming Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) as evidence to shape the strategic plan. The board directed staff and members to begin with public‑health policy and emergency plans, then proceed through the other scope items in sequence so each meeting produces concrete deliverables and guidance for future boards.
Board members scheduled a working meeting for Monday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. to begin reviewing public‑health emergency plans and the first set of policies. The board also agreed to advertise openings for new members starting Oct. 1 and running through early November so appointments can be recommended to the commission at the board’s November meeting.
During discussion members emphasized keeping the scope concise and moving detailed program elements into the strategic plan so future boards have a clear “playbook.” Members said the strategic plan should include: which policies the board will review, lines of responsibility during public‑health incidents, and where board input is expected for programs and services.
The board also discussed placing the mission statement and scope on the county website after they are reviewed by the county commission, and creating a “news/flyer” area on the page for seasonal updates and recruitment notices.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes from June 16 — motion: approve minutes from Monday, June 16; outcome: approved by voice vote; public tally not specified in the transcript. - Adoption of mission statement — motion: adopt mission reading: “To promote and protect public health and environmental quality in Broadwater County through education, community partnerships, collaboration, and policies.” Outcome: approved by voice vote; public tally not specified in the transcript. - Adoption of scope with discussed changes — motion: accept scope with changes as discussed; outcome: approved by voice vote; public tally not specified in the transcript.
What happens next: board members and staff will gather policy and plan documents (Ruby Taylor, public health director, said she would assemble policies and plans) and will begin the policy‑review work at the Oct. 20 working meeting. The board intends to use the CHA/CHIP to prioritize the strategic plan’s goals and metrics.
The board’s actions place the mission and scope before the county commission for final posting on the county website and for formal record.
