Mission     Board, Sections and Committees     Membership     Structure and Governance     Strategic Plan     Resolutions and Policies     Bylaws     Awards    

Mission

The Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards is the statewide organization of boards of health members and health department administrators providing a unified forum for public health leadership development, advocacy, education, and forging of community partnerships for the improvement of public health at the local level.

Board, Sections and Committees

WALHDAB is a 501(c)3 organization with a governing board.

WALHDAB's sections and committees are opportunities for engagement. 

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Membership

Membership is determined in the following manner:

• Registered in the name of the local health department by legal definition.
• Board of Health Division (local governing body members) -- one from each of the State public health regions.
• Administrator Division (administrative staff defined by local governing body) -- one from each of the State public health regions.
• Ex-officio members include specified state administrative staff.

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Structure and Governance

Governance is by a Board of Directors who represent, in equal numbers, the Board of Health Division and the Administrative Division. The Board is comprised of two representatives, one from each Division, elected by each of the State public health regions and administrative specialty representative(s).  Directors are elected by the membership. 

Standing committees include:  Executive, Joint Public Affairs (WALHDAB and Wisconsin Public Health Association), Annual Meeting/Program, Public Health Advisory, Nomination and Bylaws.  Committees welcome new members.

The primary source of revenue is annual dues, which are determined by the Board of Directors.  The fiscal year is July 1 to June 30.

Activities include:

• Share professional information/viewpoints and establish a common voice for public health in governance and administration.
• Formulate a legislative agenda to direct focus of positions.
• Review status of key issues and develop positions.
• Educate members regarding public health practice issues through an annual conference, regular meetings, and legislative updates.
• Recognize public health leader contributions annually.

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Strategic Plan

The strategic plan can be found here.

Resolutions and Policies

Resolution to adopt "Principles of Collaboration between State and Local Public Health Officials"

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Bylaws and Important Papers

WALHDAB bylaws can be found here. 

Awards

2010 Health Officer of the Year

2009 Health Officer of the Year

2009 Board of Health Member of the Year

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