RESPONSIBILITIES
In New York State, the county Board of Health is empowered by the NYS Public Health Law to formulate, promulgate, and adopt public rules, regulations, orders and directions for the security of life and health in the county health districts.
Boards of Health are also empowered to enforce provisions of both the New York State and Wyoming County Sanitary Codes.
In Wyoming County, Board of Health members serve for a term of six (6) years, except the Board of Supervisor's representative.
MEMBERSHIP
- Edward Hulme, Chair
- Edward Piechocki, Vice-Chair
- Nathan Rudgers, Board of Supervisors Representative
- Abdul Chaudry, MD
- Sarah Schafer, NP
- Thomas Wakefield, DVM
- Salman Abbasey, MD
MEETINGS
Board of Health Meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December.
Special meetings may be called by the Chair.