Board of Health

Maggie Hayes, Chairperson | Kenesha Smith, Vice-Chairperson

The Board of Health is appointed by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners and operates as the governing body of the Department of Public Health. The Board sets policies and procedures and establishes rules and ordinances that enhance and protect the public health of Henderson County. The Board plays a key role in the budgetary process and future plans of the department. North Carolina has 84 boards of health even though there are 100 counties in the state. Several districts exist as multi-county health departments, and each has one governance board.

Regular Monthly Meetings

The Board of Health generally meets the third Monday of each month. The meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Health and are open to the public. The Board may cancel regular meetings and may also elect to hold special meetings in accordance with NC Open Meetings Law. Workshops and conferences may be scheduled throughout the year. To verify Board meeting schedules, please call (828) 694-6036 or go to Meetings and select Board of Health under Boards and Committees.

Henderson County Department of Public Health believes it is the right of all citizens to participate in public meetings and programs at the agency. Free assistance is available for all persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aid. Those needing assistance should contact the agency at (828) 692-4223 (press "0" for the operator) at least 48 hours before the meeting or program.

Meetings are usually held in the Classroom, which can be accessed through the "Immunizations" entrance on the southwest side of the building.

Board of Health Minutes 

Minutes from past Board of Health meetings can be found on the county website. Requests for archived copies of older meetings can be made to David Jenkins at 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC, 28792 or call 828-694-6036.