The Board of Health and Welfare helps guide the Department to promote and protect the public health and well-being of Idaho citizens.
The Board is a rulemaking and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the Department. Executive and administrative powers of the Department belong solely to the Director of the Department.
The Board's seven citizen members are appointed by the Governor, each representing one of seven geographic regions of the state. They are the voting members of the Board. The Board also includes the Department Director, a representative from the Governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the State Health and Welfare committees.
Public Comment: Members of the public are invited to comment on proposed rules, which are published in the Administrative Bulletin. Comments are carefully reviewed by Board members before they make a final decision on an issue.
All Board meetings are open to the public, as stipulated by Idaho's Open Meeting law. Anyone who wants to discuss an issue directly with the Board at a regular meeting may request time on the agenda at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
BOARD MEMBERS
PHONE/FAX
REGION
APPOINTED
TERM EXPIRES
1
04/10/2007
01/07/2019
5
01/31/2013
01/01/2021
C-(208) 867-1097
4
02/01/2011
7
03/08/2018
3
01/23/1999
2
08/21/2006
01/07/2021
6
1/16/2018
07/01/2017
Sen. Lee Heider 1631 Richmond Dr. Twin Falls, ID 83301
District 24
01/07/2013
Rep. Fred Wood P.O. Box 1207 Burley, ID 83318
District 27
Dave Taylor Lisa Hettinger Lori Wolff Nicole McKay Niki Forbing-Orr
Deputy Director Deputy Director Deputy Director Deputy Attorney General Public Information Manager
(Meeting dates are subject to change in accordance with Idaho open meetings law.)