Board of Health Members

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

The members of the Mercer County Board of Health are appointed by the Mercer County Health District Advisory Council (DAC) at the annual meeting held in March. All Board members must be a Mercer County resident, and their term of office is 5 years. At least 1 Board member is required to be a licensed physician.

The Health Commissioner is appointed by the Board of Health for a term of 2 years, and must be a licensed physician, licensed dentist, licensed veterinarian or holder of a Master’s Degree in Public Health.