Ten Rules of Thumb for Local Boards of Health

This document highlights some of the legal aspects of boards of health and their relationships with the public, board of supervisors, and state-level public health.  Topics include answers about the jurisdiction of local boards of health, the level of independence the local board of health has from its board of supervisors, as well as some recent decisions that Iowa courts have made that relate to boards of health.  It can be used as a quick reference for any board members or people interested in matters of their local board of health.

Ten Rules of Thumb for Local Boards of Health