Currently, only five counties charge municipalities for public health services provided to city residents for general county health department operations. These counties include Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Yavapai and Yuma. Four organizational models for the delivery of public health services are prescribed in statute, yet only the county health department is recognized by the Department of Health Services.
Provisions Removes references to local boards of health, municipalities and county boards of health.
Prohibits a county board of supervisors from charging a city or town for public health services unless a valid intergovernmental agreement is in effect during the period being charged. Establishes the duties of the director of a county health department. Provides the authority of an existing city or local board of health is vested in a county department of health or in a public health services district. Requires the director of a county health department to provide equal public health services to all residents of the county consistent with grant requirements. Allows a county to address specific public health needs that are unique to an area or condition.