The Board of Health of Closter, NJ is made up of
seven regular members and two alternates. Board
meetings are also attended by the health officer, the
secretary/registrar/licensing official, and a council
member who serves as the board's liason to the mayor
and council. The board meets on the third thursday of
the month in the municipal office building at 7:30 PM
(except in July and August).
The board is charged with advising the mayor and
council on matters involving the public health,
ensuring that regulations in this area receive the
appropriate enforcement, and drafting legislation as
needed on public health related issues. The board
monitors the actions of the health officer, including
the inspection and enforcement of regulations
concerning retail food services, occupational health,
environmental contamination, animal related health
issues, and pest control. The board also oversees
such activities as the health fair, animal licensing
and vaccination.
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the mission statement of the Board of Health.