What are the powers and duties of a district board of health?

A district board of health is charged with protecting and promoting public health in the counties making up the district.[1] The board has the authority to adopt local health rules that apply to all counties and municipalities within the district and may impose fees with the approval of the county commissioners, except when state law prohibits the imposition of local fees.[2] It appoints the local health director after consultation with the county commissioners. It can also hear appeals related to disputes about local health rules or fines imposed by the local health director.[3] More information about the powers and duties of local boards of health is available here.