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Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711

Toll-free: 800-325-6165

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King County Board of Health Meetings

Meetings open to public

All regular and special meetings of the Board and Board committee meetings shall be open to the public, in accordance with RCW 42.30. The Board may order the removal of individuals who are interrupting the meetings and may adjourn and reconvene in another location as provided in RCW 42.30.050.

Dates and times

The King County Board of Health meets at 1:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held in the King County Council Chambers unless otherwise noted on monthly meeting agendas.

2009 meeting dates:

  • January 15, 2009
  • February 19, 2009
  • March 19, 2009
  • April 16, 2009
  • May 21, 2009
  • June 18, 2009
  • July 16, 2009
  • August 20, 2009
  • September 17, 2009
  • October 15, 2009
  • October 30, 2009: Special Meeting
  • November 19, 2009: Canceled
  • December 10, 2009: Special Meeting

Meeting agenda

The Board's final agenda is prepared one week prior to each meeting and is available on the Board's agenda Web page or by calling the Board office at 206-263-8376. If you would like to receive an advance copy of the agenda please use our online form and request that your name and e-mail address be added to our distribution list, or you can sign up at Board meetings to be added to the agenda email list.

Notice of the agenda for each regular meeting is also communicated prior to the meeting via press release to the electronic and print media throughout the County.

How to get an item on the agenda:

The Board is interested in any issues that can influence and improve the health of King County residents. If you are interested in bringing a health related topic to the Board's attention, please use our online form.

Public comment period

At each meeting, according to the usual order of business, the Chair shall call for general comments and invite persons wishing to testify before the Board to come forward. Persons wishing to testify before the Board are required to register on the sign in sheets provided on the day of the meeting. Persons testifying before the Board shall state their name for the record. The Chair may establish time limits for individuals who wish to speak. The Board may allow additional time for the submission of written testimony.