The Fair Lawn Health Advisory Board is an advisory board on public health matters affecting the community at large. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Council, with at least one of whom is a physician. Each regular member serves for a term of four years. The Board also has two alternate members appointed by the Council. Each alternate member shall serve for a term of two years. The Board adopts bylaws for the conduct of its affairs, organizes annually, and selects its Chairperson and other officers with such bylaws.
The Board has the authority by ordinance to:
- Advise and consult with the Health Officer with respect to public health needs and programs of the Borough,
- Review and make recommendations to the Health Officer with respect to public health hazards, including drug and narcotic abuse, in and about the Borough, and
- Study and report on proposed health ordinances to the Health Officer, the Manager, and Council and make such other reports as it may from time to time deem necessary or desirable with respect to public health matters.
- The Fair Lawn Health Advisory Board is a member of the NJ Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA). A Guide to Roles and Responsibilities of Local Boards of Health can be found on pages 16 and 17 of the NJLBHA Orientation Manual at
https://njlbha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2018-NJLBHA-BOH-Orientation-Manual.pdf
2024 Health Advisory Board Meetings:
Due to the pandemic, all meetings will be held virtually through Zoom, on the Wednesdays listed below, beginning at 9:00 am. The Zoom link is listed below. Call 201-794-5327 if interested in attending and need assistance to connect.
Meeting Dates:
January 10, 2024
March 6, 2024
June 5, 2024
September 4, 2024
December 4, 2023
Zoom Link:
Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618035960?pwd=bzNUcDQxK2p4Nnhkc21IaU1QZnRaZz09
Meeting ID: 161 803 5960
Passcode: 364772