Meetings

The Board shall meet at such times as the Board of Trustee designate.

Overview

The responsibility of the Board of Health is to enact rules and regulations to safeguard the health of the residents of the city.  It may regulate, suppress, and prevent the occurrence of nuisances and shall actively enforce all laws of the State of Nebraska and ordinances of the city relating to matters of sanitation which affect the health and safety of the people. Board of Health members are appointed annually by the Board of Trustees. Per state statue the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees is a member, and another member should be a physician or health care provider, if one can be found who is willing to serve.