N.D. Cent. Code § 23-35.1-02

Current through 2024 Legislative Session

Section 23-35.1-02 - Regional public health network - Joint powers agreement - Review by department - Criteria

Before a group of public health units may be designated as a regional public health network and eligible for state funding, the department shall review the joint powers agreement the public health units entered and verify that:

1. The regional public health network consists of:

a. At least two public health units serving a minimum population of fifteen thousand; or

b. A minimum of three public health units.

2. The joint powers agreement requires that the participating public health units:

a. Assess the health of the population;

b. Identify workplan activities that meet the needs of the region;

c. Comply with requirements adopted by rule;

d. Meet department maintenance of effort funding requirements, which must be calculated based on each unit's dollar or mill levy public health unit contribution in the most recent calendar year; and

e. Share core public health activities and measure outcomes in accordance with subsection 3.

3. The joint powers agreement requires:

a. Evidence that network activities align with prevailing health status and community needs;

b. Shared or expanded services, including the core public health activities of:

(1) Preventing epidemics and spread of disease;

(2) Protecting against environmental hazards;

(3) Preventing injuries;

(4) Promoting health behaviors;

(5) Responding to disasters; and

(6) Assuring the quality and accessibility of health services;

c. Assurance of network performance measurement to demonstrate capacity, process, or health outcomes;

d. Criteria for the future participation of public health units that were not parties to the original joint powers agreement;

e. An application process by which public health units that were not parties to the original joint powers agreement may become participating districts; and

f. A process by which public health units that were not parties to the original joint powers agreement may appeal a decision to deny an application to participate in the agreement to the department.

4. The joint powers agreement provides for the structure of the governing body of the network.

N.D.C.C. § 23-35.1-02

Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 229( HB 1165 ), § 55, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by S.L. 2013 , ch. 217( SB 2030 ), § 9, eff. 7/1/2013.