section .1300 – governance

10A NCAC 48B .1301       BENCHMARK 34

(a)  Benchmark: The local board of health shall exercise its authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary to protect and promote the public's health.

(b)  Activities:

(1)           The local board of health shall have operating procedures which shall comply with state law.

(2)           The local board of health shall have access to legal counsel.

(3)           The local board of health shall follow the procedures for adopting rules in G.S. 130A-39.

(4)           The local board of health shall evaluate the need for the adoption or amendment of local rules or ordinances.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2015;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.