Number
180867
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. LEWIS
Title
A substitute ordinance establishing a city health advisory committee.
Sections
320-34 cr
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a city health advisory committee to make policy recommendations to the common council and the health department to address public health concerns. The health advisory committee shall be composed of 13 members, of whom 9 adult members shall be appointed by the chair of the public safety and health committee, subject to confirmation by the common council, and 4 youth members shall be appointed by the chair of the public safety and health committee, subject to confirmation by the common council. Each member of the committee shall have a demonstrated interest or competence in the field of public health or community health.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 320-34 of the code is created to read:
320-34. Health Advisory Committee.
1. ESTABLISHMENT. There is created a health advisory committee to advise the
common council and the health department on matters affecting the health of Milwaukee residents.
2. COMPOSITION. a. The health advisory committee shall be composed of 13
members as follows:
a-1. 9 adult members, each appointed by the chair of the public safety and health committee, subject to confirmation by the common council.
a-2. 4 youth members representing districts with significant public health concerns impacting youth, each appointed by the chair of the public safety and health committee, subject to confirmation by the common council. If the chair is unable to fill a youth member position, he or she may appoint an adult member in lieu thereof.
b. Each member of the health advisory committee shall have a demonstrated interest or competence in the field of public health or community health.
3. DUTIES. The health advisory committee shall advise the common council concerning:
a. Policy...
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