Board of Health
The Board of Health oversees the work of the Health Unit and ensures staff provide the programs and services required under the Ontario Public Health Standards. These standards are set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term.
On behalf of the Board of Health, the Medical Officer of Health administers the public health programs and services in agreement with the Mission, Vision and Values of our Health Unit.
The Board of Health has representatives from the funding municipalities (Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes) and provincial appointees.
For more information or to receive a copy of the meeting minutes, call us at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1466
Board of Health Members – 2023
David Marshall, Chairperson – Provincial Appointee
Olena Hankivsky, Vice-chair – Northumberland
Tracy Richardson – City of Kawartha Lakes
Mike Perry – City of Kawartha Lakes
Bob Crate – Northumberland
John Logel – Northumberland
Cecil Ryall – Haliburton County
In accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Board of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is comprised of six municipal members as follows: three members appointed by Northumberland County Council, two members appointed by the City of Kawartha Lakes Council, and one member appointed by the Haliburton County Council.
The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint one or more persons as members of a board of health (Provincial Appointees).
Process for Provincial Appointments
- Interested members of the public can apply for a provincial appointment through the Public Appointments Secretariat. Learn more about the requirements, find additional details and view application process.
- When prompted in the application, select “Health Unit Board – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit”.
Please email info@hkpr.on.ca to get more information about how to join the public session of the meeting.
Board of Health Meetings 2023
January 19 - link to meeting minutes
February 16 - link to meeting minutes
March 16 - link to meeting minutes
April 20 - link to meeting summary
