BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:30 am – 11:00 a.m. Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit Main Office - 179 North Park St., Belleville Douglas Rooms B & C, 1st Floor RSVP (Regrets Only) [email protected] or 613-966-5513, Ext 347 Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit Mission Statement To enable the people in the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit to achieve and maintain optimal health through excellent provision of health protection and health promotion programs. This will be accomplished by: a) Enforcement of public health legislation; b) Providing the programs required by the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS); c) Providing additional programs and services to promote health, prevent disease and injury, and support healthy environments. Statement of Values The Board of Health values excellence in quality of service, evidence-informed practice, accountability, equity, partnerships and collaboration, and its staff. February 5, 2014 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING AGENDA Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit 179 North Park Street, Belleville Douglas Rooms B & C, 1st Floor 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING 4.1 General Minutes of April 1, 2015 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Highlights – MOH Schedule 4.1 Verbal 6.2 Staff Reports 6.2a) Skin Cancer Prevention Act Verbal Sheryl Farrar, Program Manager, Injury Prevention 6.2b) Health Protection & Enforcement Eric Serwotka, Director, Health Protection Schedule 6.2b) 6.2c) Quinte Region Commuter Challenge and Belleville Bike Month Schedule 6.2c) Veronica Catry, Program Manager Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention 7. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS None 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 Accommodation Committee – Chair McBride 8.1a) mhpm Status Report dated April 7, 2015 Schedule 8.1a) 8.2 Finance Committee – Chair Adams 8.2a) Quarterly Report – 1st Quarter – period ending March 31, 2015 Schedule 8.2a) 8.2b) Auditor’s Report – Daniel J.W. Coleman, Welch LLP (The Auditor’s Report will be distributed separately prior to the Board Mtg.) 8.2c) Appointment of Auditors for 2015 – Recommendation Verbal 8.2d) Revised Terms of Reference Finance Committee Schedule 8.2d) 8.3 Building Opening Ceremony Committee – Chair Campbell 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION Recommended Motion: THAT the Board now convene in Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of one personnel issue in accordance with Section 239(2) b. of The Municipal Act being “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees or local board employees”. As per the motion made at the Closed Session to return to the Open Session the Board will now reconvene in Open Session at (time). 11. MOTIONS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 12.1 Print Media Coverage from J. Shea, Communications Consultant Schedule 12.1 13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. 14. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULE 4.1 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9:30 a.m. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Douglas Rooms B & C, 1st Floor Present: Ms. Bonnie Adams, Reeve, Township of Carlow-Mayo Ms. Jo-Anne Albert, Mayor, Municipality of Tweed Mr. Egerton Boyce, Councillor, City of Belleville Ms. Beth Campbell, Provincial Appointee Mr. Jim Dunlop, Councillor, County of Prince Edward Ms. Sally Freeman, Councillor, City of Quinte West Mr. Kevin Gale, Councillor, County of Prince Edward Ms. Deborah Goulden, Provincial Appointee Mr. James McBride, Provincial Appointee Mr. Terry McGuigan, Provincial Appointee (Chair) Mr. Jack Miller, Councillor, City of Belleville Ms. Maureen Piercy, Provincial Appointee Also Present: Mr. Roberto Almeida, Program Manager, Tobacco Control Ms. Veronica Catry, Program Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention Ms. Valerie Dunham, Director of Administration Ms. Ann Gray, Executive Assistant Ms. Nancy McGeachy, Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Janet Moorhead-Cassidy, Director of Health Promotion Dr. Richard Schabas, Medical Officer of Health Mr. Eric Serwotka, Director, Health Protection Ms. Jennifer Shea, Communications Consultant Ms. Lisa Sterling, Representative of Floating-Point.com Mr. Gabe Boisvert, Representative of Floating-Point.com Ms. Jacqueline Whittingham, Program Manager, Child Health Regrets: Mr. Michael Kotsovos, Councillor, City of Quinte West Mr. Douglas Lafreniere, Provincial Appointee 1. CALL TO ORDER The first meeting in the new facility was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chair Terry McGuigan. Chair McGuigan indicated he attended the first staff meeting on Tuesday, March 24 to bring greetings to staff on behalf of the Board, and stated James McBride and Beth Campbell also attended. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: 16-2015 Moved by: Sally Freeman Seconded by: Jim McBride THAT the Agenda for the meeting of April 1, 2015 be approved as circulated. CARRIED 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING 4.1 General Minutes of March 4, 2015 MOTION: 17-2015 Moved by: Jack Miller Seconded by: Egerton Boyce THAT the Minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2015 be approved as circulated. CARRIED 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES None 6. DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Highlights – MOH Dr. Schabas stated the highlight this month is the new building, indicating that the Board and staff should be proud of their efforts in making this new facility a reality. 6.2 Launch of New Website Jennifer Shea, Communications Consultant, and Lisa Sterling and Gabe Boisvert representing Floating-Point.com, provided the Board with a preview of the new website. Jennifer stated the new name, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, and new logo will take effect immediately. The legal name remains Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit and will appear on legal documents. Gabe Boisvert provided a brief overview of what has been built over the past 4 months, stating it is important for the community to know that Public Health is different than Quinte Healthcare. He pointed out the large blue figure represents the umbrella of public health services we provide, with the smaller orange figures representing health promotion and health protection, our two primary organizational divisions. The imagery also denotes family, from young to old – the demographics of the population we serve. The imagery further denotes collaboration and partnership, which are critical to the service we deliver in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. The sub-brand of a wave will further indicate our corporate identity. He stated they reviewed the recent Communication Audit, indicating recommended changes were taken into consideration in the design of the new website. In answer to Maureen Piercy’s inquiry as to whom would be monitoring social media, Jennifer Shea responded there is an internal staff group who alternate responsibility for that function. Page 2 of 5 Bonnie Adams stated many residents in her area live in remote areas and have only dial-up access and wondered how accessible the new site would be for those residents; Gabe Boisvert stated it will be completely accessible, however, indicated they will monitor traffic the first few months and if lower resolution downloads are indicative, that recommendation will be made. Terry McGuigan noted any new signage should reflect this new logo; Jennifer Shea stated she has provided Michael Paquette of Quinan with the new logo, to be used in any new signage for which they are responsible. Sally Freeman stated there is a large French population at CFB and wondered if the site would accommodate this population. Gabe Boisvert replied this is not currently available. Dr. Schabas noted Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is not identified as one of the provincial health units required to provide bilingual service. Jennifer Shea thanked Floating Point and Health Unit staff for their contribution to the creation of the new website. 6.3 Staff Reports 6.3a) Chief Nursing Officer Report 2015 Nancy McGeachy, Program Manager & Chief Nursing Officer, provided a review of her report submitted to the Board as Schedule 6.3a on the agenda. For the information of new Board Members, Dr. Schabas stated the Chief Nursing Officer is a relatively new position mandated by the MOHLTC approximately 2 years ago, and since joining the Health Unit, Nancy has been involved in various responsibilities. 6.3b) 2014 Annual Privacy Report Janet Moorhead-Cassidy, Director, Health Promotion, provided an overview of her report to the Board as Schedule 6.3b on the agenda. Jack Miller noted all staff are required to sign a Privacy and Security Code of Conduct Acknowledgement and Agreement and asked what happens if that is breached. Janet stated that situation has not occurred, indicating that numerous supports are in place for staff to seek input, if they are in doubt about any aspect of the Code of Conduct. 6.3c) HBHC Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative Jacqueline Whittingham, Program Manager, Child Health, presented the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Evaluation & CQI Initiative, stating all material in the presentation originates from the Ontario Agency for Health Promotion (Public Health Ontario). Ms. Whittingham stated HBHC is funded by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services and is designed to help children in Ontario get off to a healthy start in life, providing universal screening with targeted assessments and interventions for families with children from prenatal to school transition. At the conclusion of her presentation, Jack Miller commented this Health Unit is doing very well in screening compared to other areas throughout the province; however, he stated the indicators of the Top 5 Screen Risk Factors is troubling. Dr. Schabas stated the indicators show the challenges faced by HPEPU, indicating the Ministry has not kept up with funding for this program; e.g., there has been no adjustment in funding in almost 10 years; funding is based on the per capita rate, so we do not get additional funding based on the percentages shown. Maureen Piercy stated she would like to know the peer group used by PHO in calculating the statistics; Jackie advised she would see if this information is available from the Ministry, and if so, will provide. Sally Freeman asked if we are getting the word out strongly enough of the damages created by smoking, drinking, teen pregnancy, etc., to which Dr. Schabas stated we try very hard, but the issues are worse here than in most other areas of province. Page 3 of 5 Jo-Anne Albert inquired, for example, if mental health issues are identified, do staff connect clients with community partners; Jackie stated yes referrals are made to other services, if available, noting however that such services are limited in the area. Terry McGuigan commented that in the past the Board has sent letters to the Ministry requesting additional funding, to no avail; he wondered if it would be worthwhile sending another request. Maureen Piercy stated all this information is reported to the Ministry and there is a general awareness through the media; she indicated schools and colleges are dealing with these issues as well, noting it is important for advocacy to Ministry, but expressed the need to make our provincial and federal representatives aware of our concerns, as well as our local politicians around this table. It was agreed that a letter be sent to the Ministry. Deborah Goulden asked if there is data to support this request, and if so, where does it originate? Dr. Schabas replied the data is taken from the Rural Health in Canada report, as well as our own statistics; further noting the Ministry knows they have not increased funding; we need to pressure them to do so. 7. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS None 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 Accommodation Committee – Chair McBride James McBride indicated some finishing work is being completed on the new facility. Demolition of the old building is scheduled to commence April 20. The next meeting of the Accommodation Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14. 8.2 Finance Committee – Chair Miller There was no Finance Committee report, as the next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for later in April. Motion: 18-2015 Moved by: Bonnie Adams Seconded by: Sally Freeman THAT THE Accommodation Committee report be received. CARRIED 9. NEW BUSINESS Bonnie Adams asked if building access cards could be made available for Board Members; Dr. Schabas indicated he would take this under advisement. 10. CLOSED SESSION None 11. MOTIONS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION None 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 12.1 Print Media Coverage from J Shea, Communications Consultant Page 4 of 5 13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Chair McGuigan advised Board Members that if they would like a tour of the building today, he and Dr. Schabas would be pleased to be their tour guide following the Health Protection Orientation session. 14. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: 19-2015 Moved by: Sally Freeman Seconded by: Egerton Boyce THAT this meeting of the Board adjourn (at 10:30 a.m.) CARRIED ________________________________ Terry McGuigan, Chair of the Board Page 5 of 5 SCHEDULE 6.2b) TO: Board of Health FROM: Eric Serwotka, Director, Health Protection DATE: April 22, 2015 SUBJECT: 1st Quarter 2015 (January 1st – March 31st ) Enforcement Report INFORMATION REPORT The tables below represent a summary of Health Protection enforcement activity for the period from January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015. TOBACCO CONTROL COMMENTS / UPDATE During the reporting period, the Smoke-Free Ontario enforcement staff conducted: 102 vendor compliance checks to ensure that area retailers are not providing tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years of age 27 inspections to ensure that tobacco vendors are in compliance with the new display and promotion restrictions set out in SFOA 47 inspections to ensure all public places, workplaces, work vehicles, and other prescribed areas (school campuses, hospital entrances) are smoke-free, have proper no smoking signage and do not contain ashtrays The inspections under the SFOA resulted in twenty-one (21) written/verbal warnings being issued as follows: 5 hold lighted tobacco in prohibited place or area (school property, hospital grounds) 2 hold lighted tobacco in enclosed workplace 1 display of tobacco products in manner that permits view before purchase 1 failure of employer to give notice that smoking prohibited 12 Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) notification of sales offence to vendor letters Fifteen (15) SFOA charges were laid during this period: 12 tickets were issued for selling tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old 1 ticket were issued for hold lighted tobacco in enclosed workplace or public place 1 ticket was issued for failure of employer to ensure no ashtray or similar equipment 1 ticket was issued for smoking in a prohibited area or place 1 Smoke-Free Ontario Enforcement staff, operating as Quinte West bylaw enforcement officers, issued no tickets under the Quinte West bylaw for smoking within 9 metres of municipally owned property. Smoke-Free Ontario Enforcement staff also dealt with 37 public complaints, enquiries and requests for resources. Convictions of Tobacco Related Offences: Part 1 Offences Premise Offence Offence Date Conviction Date Fine Centre Hastings Secondary School (student) – 129 Elgin St., Madoc Hold lighted tobacco in prohibited place or area November 26, 2014 January 15, 2015 $330.00 Canadian Tire Gas Bar (clerk) – 269 Moira St. W., Belleville Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old September 18, 2014 January 20, 2015 $365.00 Duncan McDonald Memorial Arena (visitor/user) – 8 Couch Cres., Trenton Ward, Quinte West Quinte West Bylaw: Smoke within 9m radius of any entrance to a municipal building December 5, 2014 January 22, 2015 $160.00 Hold lighted tobacco in enclosed workplace December 9, 2015 January 23, 2015 $310.00 Pro One Stop (clerk) Sell tobacco to a – 208 North St., person who is less Stirling than 19 years old March 9, 2015 March 13, 2015 $365.00 Scott’s Variety (clerk) – 7 Lake St., Picton Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old March 17, 2015 March 20, 2015 $65.00 Sprenkels Meat & Sell tobacco to a Variety (clerk) – person who is less 22186 Loyalist Pkwy., than 19 years old Carrying Place March 17, 2015 March 27, 2015 $125.00 1. Pepsi QTG – Trenton (employee) – 19 Alberta St., Trenton 2 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMENTS / UPDATE During the reporting period, Public Health Inspectors inspected/investigated: 417 food premises 91 rabies investigations 9 SDWS (Small Drinking Water Systems) 30 recreational water premises 60 personal services settings 268 public complaints, enquiries and requests for information Environmental Health Offences: Community Health Protection Order Premise Greek Community Church (Banquet Hall) – 70 Harder Drive, Belleville Offence Offence Date Ontario Reg. 562, Sec. 11(a)(i) and 59(h) Re: Health Hazard January 13, 2015 COMMENTS 1. What legislation governs the activities of Environmental Health at the Health Unit? Activities of Environmental Health are governed by certain regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act such as: food premises regulation, public pools regulation, communicable disease regulation, rabies immunization regulation and others. Activities of Environmental Health are determined by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols. 2. What measures can a Public Health Inspector take to protect public safety? Public Health Inspectors ensure compliance through: Inspections and education Community health protection orders Closure orders Charges, tickets (offence notices) and summons Seizure and or destruction of a health hazard 3. What are community health protection orders? Orders are issued according to Section 13 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. They can be written or oral. The primary purpose of issuing an order is to correct the existence of a health hazard. 4. What are charges? Legal action in relation to orders is only commenced if the order is not complied with. If a conviction is registered for non-compliance with an order, the fine can be as high as $5000/day. 5. What determines whether an offence notice, order or summons is issued? An order is used to correct a health hazard. Offence notices and summonses are used to commence legal action. Legal action can be taken in response to a non-compliance with legislation or noncompliance with an order that has been issued. 6. Who is charged for infractions? A charge may be directed to a business, corporation or an individual. 3 7. Why do amount of fines vary? Set fines vary depending upon the seriousness of the non-compliance. Fines imposed in court after a conviction can vary dependent upon the circumstances and the decision of the judge or justice of the peace. 8. Where does the money go? The Provincial Offences Court transfers revenue from fines and charges to Hastings County and Prince Edward County. 9. Can the public call to report conditions they consider being unsafe in any of the programs? Yes, we encourage the public to report concerns regarding any of the programs that we carry out or any situation which they feel affects public health. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Legal Fees: $4,479.84 Funding Source: Smoke Free Ontario Protection & Enforcement and Prosecution Funding STRATEGIC PLAN VALUE Accountability Ontario Public Health Standards o Food Safety Protocol i. Enforcement Actions and Procedures d) The board of health shall establish policies and procedures to address non-compliance with the 1 HPPA and related regulations and take action where food that is intended for human consumption may not be safe. ii. Food Premises Inspection Disclosure c) The board of health shall establish a procedure for disclosure of information from food premises compliance inspection reports, to be provided upon request by the public. Reference to the process by which the public may obtain such information shall be posted on the board of health’s website. REFERENCE/ CONSULTATION Smoke Free Ontario Act, 1994 Health Protection and Promotion Act1 and its Regulations Ontario Public Health Standards, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, 2008 Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy: Public health Unit Tobacco Control Program Guidelines, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, 2013 Directives: Enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA), Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, December 2013 Tobacco Control Enforcement Policy (Policy #: TC-P-001) Prepared by: Reviewed by: Eric Serwotka Director, Health Protection Dr. Richard Schabas Medical Officer of Health 4 SCHEDULE 6.2c) HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD COUNTIES BOARD OF HEALTH TO: The Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Board of Health FROM: Veronica Catry, Health Promotion DATE: May 6, 2015 SUBJECT: Quinte Region Commuter Challenge and Belleville Bike Month RECOMMENDATIONS The Quinte Region Commuter Challenge and Belleville’s Bike Month are positive, low-cost, community engagement campaigns to promote physical activity and safe, sustainable communities in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. It is recommended that the promotion of the Commuter Challenge continue in the cities of Quinte West and Belleville, and the promotion of Belleville Bike Month be initiated in June 2015. These activities support the Ontario Public Health Standard requirements in Chronic Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, and Health Hazard Prevention and Management. BACKGROUND The Quinte Region Commuter Challenge The Commuter Challenge is a friendly annual competition between workplaces and Canadian cities that celebrates active transportation and promotes sustainable ways of commuting to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. The event takes place the first week of June and will run from May 31st – June 6th, 2015 in the cities of Quinte West and Belleville. All individuals participating in the Commuter Challenge will be entered to win over $800 in prizes. Prizes have either been donated or purchased for participants to win. Our largest prize donations were from the YMCA for a free 3-month family membership and personal training sessions, Quinte Conservation for two free nights of camping at the Depot Lakes, and the Stirling Festival Theater with two tickets to a summer theater production. Last year the event had 14 workplaces register and over 140 participants. This is our fourth year promoting the event and it is hoped that it will have the same number of participants or more. Belleville Bike Bike Month Public health will be working with community partners to raise awareness about biking as a viable and safe form of transportation and leisure time physical activity. The events that have scheduled include: Commuter Challenge, May 31 to June 6 Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast, June 4 Nighttime Glow Ride, June 13 in partnership with Belleville On Bikes Pedal Palooza Bike Festival, June 20 in partnership with the City of Belleville Community Policing Bike & Save, local businesses will be asked to show their support for active transportation by providing special offers to patrons who arrive to their establishments by bicycle Social media engagement focused on safe cycling practices and on strategies to create supportive community environments for safe cycling It is intended that Bike Month activities be expanded into Quinte West in the future. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The budget for this month-long project is from the cost-shared funding for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. STRATEGIC PLAN VALUE These events contribute to three of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS). First, the Chronic Disease Prevention standards are met by promoting active modes of transportation and leisure-time physical activity such as walking, cycling, roller-blading etc. while also bringing attention to the built environments needed for such active transportation. Second, the Prevention of Injury standards are addressed by working with community partners and increasing public awareness of road safety issues related to safe cycling. Third, the Health Hazard Prevention and Management requirements are addressed by promoting the reduction of motorized vehicle trips which contributes to improvement in outdoor air quality. This project includes partnerships with various organizations and businesses within the community, which is another fundamental requirement in the OPHS. REFERENCE/ CONSULTATION Additional information on these events can be found on the Healthy Communities Partnership website at www.HealthyCommunitiesHPE.ca and on the national Commuter Challenge website at www.CommuterChallenge.ca. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Tanya Hill, MPH Health Promoter Dr. Richard Schabas Medical Officer of Health 2 SCHEDULE 8.1a) SCHEDULE 8.2a) HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD COUNTIES HEALTH UNIT DRAFT Summary of Revenues & Expenses for the period January 1 - March 31, 2015 For Committee Review April 29, 2015 MOHLTC - Accountability Agreement Mandatory Programs Related Programs TOTAL MOHLTC Programs Other Grants and Contracts Totals and Budget Analysis HBHC & YTD Actuals as % Misc Grants Screening YEAR TO DATE ANNUAL YTD Budget of budget (3/12 = 25%) MOHLTC Liaison Nurse Federal Grants TOTAL BUDGET Variance REVENUES MOHLTC Accountability Agreement 2,135,775 405,504 MOHLTC - Other Grants Municipal Levies 2,541,279 0 807,232 0 807,232 Ministry of Children & Youth 0 Federal Grants 0 Expenditure Recoveries Total Revenues 96,758 142,284 290,134 32,806 96,758 2,541,279 10,339,909 7,798,630 25% 142,284 240,000 97,716 59% 807,232 3,228,232 2,421,000 25% 290,134 1,160,543 870,409 25% 32,806 125,938 93,132 26% 96,758 496,000 399,242 20% 3,039,765 405,504 3,445,269 142,284 290,134 32,806 3,910,493 15,590,622 11,680,129 25% EXPENSES Salaries and Wages 1,469,901 213,589 1,683,490 94,623 174,841 21,426 1,974,380 9,764,163 7,789,783 20% Staff Benefits 431,553 64,676 496,229 18,717 52,899 3,794 571,640 2,507,300 1,935,660 23% Staff Training 24,578 712 25,290 1,835 2,100 283 29,508 137,500 107,992 21% 3,629 20,000 16,371 18% 2,291 22,227 100 9,372 532 32,230 224,200 191,970 14% 540 289,511 995,000 705,489 29% 30,462 128,500 98,038 24% 59,328 730,400 671,072 8% 0 0 0 0% 162,892 720,259 557,367 23% Board Expense 3,629 Travel Expenses 19,936 Building Occupancy 3,629 288,971 288,971 Office Expenses, Printing, Postage 21,712 6,630 28,342 Materials, Supplies 43,696 5,564 49,260 Office Furniture Professional & Purchased Services 2,119 3,727 110 6,232 0 118,936 30,461 149,397 13,495 Communications Costs 25,633 25,633 2,814 28,447 134,800 106,353 21% Information Technology 82,634 82,634 7,875 90,509 201,000 110,491 45% 5,692 5,692 6,407 27,500 21,093 23% 0 0 0 0% 21% Other Operating Capital Reserve Fund/Building Total Expenses VARIANCE 715 0 2,536,872 323,922 2,860,794 133,211 252,131 32,807 3,278,943 15,590,622 12,311,679 502,893 81,582 584,475 9,073 38,003 (0) 631,550 0 631,550 SCHEDULE 8.2d) Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit Finance Committee - Terms of Reference Revised - February 4, 2015 Purpose of Committee The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Health Unit. Composition The Finance Committee of the Board will be determined by February of each fiscal year and will consist of 5 members of the Board – one from each of the obligated municipalities and one provincial appointee. Each municipal member will designate an alternate from their municipality who sits on the Board of Health, and the provincial appointee will designate an alternate from one of the provincial appointees on the Board of Health. It will be the responsibility of the appointed Committee Member to notify and arrange for his/her alternate to attend a scheduled meeting, should they be unable to attend. One member will be selected as the Chairperson of the Committee. The Director of Administration and Medical Officer of Health serve as resource persons for the Committee. Meetings The Finance Committee will establish an annual schedule of meetings for distribution to all Committee members. All Board members will also be advised of the meeting schedule and will be encouraged to attend. Duties 1. Review and present the annual operating budget to the Board for approval. 2. Review and present financial summaries to the Board on a quarterly basis or as need dictates. Frequency of the reporting schedule to be reviewed on an annual basis. 3. Meet with the auditors annually to review the draft audited financial statements and recommend to the Board for approval. 4. Recommend the appointment of auditors annually to the Board. 5. Review the annual insurance renewal for the Health Unit. 6. Ensure that appropriate financial management, investment and borrowing, procurement and capital funding policies and by-laws are in place consistent with Ontario Public Health Organizational Standards and provincial regulations. SCHEDULE 12.1
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