Clarifying tribal membership on local boards of health.

Also relevant to:Tribal / Indigenous

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This bill clarifies that local boards of health must include a representative from any federally recognized Indian tribe or urban Indian organization that serves or has lands within the county. It also requires these boards to adjust their membership to ensure the number of non-elected members, including tribal representatives, equals the number of elected officials. These changes aim to ensure tribal representation on local health boards.

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