Conference Committees
The Conference has six committees that make recommendations (ORS 431.340 - 431.345) on policy, budget, and other major changes to the full Conference of Local Health Officials Board for discussion and final action.
These committees serve as forums where local public health staff and Oregon Public Health Division staff collaborate on expectations, funding, program elements for Financial Assistance Agreements, and other governmental public health issues.
Conference Committees
- Access to Clinical and Preventative Services
- Communicable Disease
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Environmental Health
- Health Promotion and Prevention
- Systems and Innovation
Visit each committee’s page to learn more about their focus areas, meeting schedules, and current leadership.
Committee Membership & Meetings
Each committee is co-chaired by two leaders and composed of staff from local public health departments across Oregon. Committee members are appointed by their local public health administrator and approved by the CLHO Board during Conference of Local Health Officials meetings.
Committee meetings are open to the public for observation. Meeting schedules vary by committee—please refer to individual committee pages for specific meeting times and materials.
Historical Information
These committees have been in place since 2018. Prior to 2018, these committees were structured differently. If you need information on these committees or meeting materials from before 2018, contact allison@oregonclho.org.