CODE 27
Operating Code for Special Committee
Public Health Awareness Week
I Name: The name of this special committee shall be
Public Health Awareness Week of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
II Purpose: The purpose of this code is to provide
the Chairman with an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Public Health
Awareness Week Special Committee of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
III Organization:
A How elected: The Chairman shall be appointed by
the President of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
B Term of office: The Chairman shall serve for one
year. Shall assume office upon appointment or within sixty (60) days of the close of the
annual meeting and serve until his successor has been duly elected and qualified for
office.
C Vacancy: In the case of death or resignation of
the Chairman, the Executive Council will appoint a member of the organization to fill the
unexpired term.
D Members: Five (5) appointed by the President
A Shall organize and distribute information from the
American Public Health Association and other health agencies concerning public health
issues.
B Shall oversee the Public Health Awareness
Week’s activities, held the first week of April each year.
C Shall distribute information to all health
departments and legislative representatives regarding Public Health Awareness Week.
D Committee shall choose the recipient of the annual
Public Health Awareness Week Award, given at the annual banquet each year, and purchase
award.
E Shall prepare certificates for all other
participants in Public Health Awareness Week.
F Shall be a member of the Executive Council.
