| 1. |
RESOURCES: The District shall
allocate resources through partnerships, District-run programs
and grants to non-profit organizations to foster health education
and healthcare services within the District and may utilize
forums, festivals, classes or other endeavors as authorized
by state law to that end. |
| 2. |
PROFILE: The District shall adopt and update
an annual District Health Profile to highlight health conditions,
demographics, and issues within the District. |
| 3. |
OUTREACH: The District shall utilize a
District Outreach Committee, chaired by a Board member, to
facilitate coordination, outreach, review and study of health
matters to District residents. The committee shall have no
more than 21 official voting members and an unlimited number
of ex-officio non-voting members. The District Board shall
review composition and membership of the District Outreach
Committee every two years. The Board President shall appoint
its chair. The committee shall meet at the call of the chair. |
| 4. |
SPACE: The District shall adopt a policy
for use of its portion of the Pittsburg Health Center for
health-related activities benefitting District residents and
for business meetings of non-profit groups with members residing
in the District. |
| 5. |
ADVOCATE: The District may act as an advocate
for District residents with other agencies and bodies in health-related
matters as may be authorized from time to time by the District
Board. |
| 6. |
WEB SITE: The District shall operate an
internet web site (lmchd.org) to provide District
residents access to agendas, minutes, financial and other
documents and information and to allow a means of feedback
to the District Board. |
| 7. |
STAFFING: The District shall utilize volunteers,
consultants, or personnel of other agencies in carrying out
its mission to the extent feasible and cost effective in order
to limit hiring of its own staff. |
| 8. |
VOLUNTEERS: The District shall maintain
a list of volunteers and call upon them as needed to assist
and participate in District programs and activities. The Board
President may designate a volunteer coordinator for programs
or activities that require major volunteer help. |
| 9. |
FUTURE: As landlord and owner of the Pittsburg
Health Center premises, the District shall cooperate with
Contra Costa County in operation of the premises and shall
conduct a feasibility study prior to the expiration of the
County lease on future utilization of the premises including
possible use as a hospital. |
