Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, upon the recommendation of the Human Services Committee for 3 year terms. The Board of Health acts as an advisory board to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Health Department on issues of public health problems, public health policy and public health planning. The Board of Health serves to provide a broad-based focal point of community and health professional input to the Board of Commissioners on the full range of health care programs and issues which impact the citizens of Ingham County.