Purpose
The functions of the board of a public health service include: developing statements of priorities and strategic plans for the operation of the public health service, monitoring compliance with those statements and plans; developing financial and business plans, strategies and budgets to ensure the accountable and efficient provision of health services by the public health service and the long term financial viability of the public health service. The Board is accountable to the Minister for the delivery of services to a high quality and in a cost effective way.