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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-12 15-053 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-053 Date: January 12, 2015 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Non -Binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow City staff to Participate in the Community Health Leadership Board. Responsible Department: Public Health and Community Services Commentary: This order will authorize the City Manager to execute a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow City staff including the Director of Public Health and Community Services and the City Manager to participate in the Community Health Leadership Board (CHLB). The CHLB was first convened to address pressing health concerns in our community. The CHLB is a group of hospital, city and health and human service leaders which poised to utilize its members' unique leadership roles and the strength of their organizations to guide the community to overcome vital health concerns and achieve positive outcomes. The CHLB is initially focused on measurably reducing the impact of addiction and substance abuse in our community. This has been reviewed with the City Council at two pre -council meetings. Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: �ZWo&- CftyjSolicitor Introduced for X Passage, Consent First Reading Page _ of Referral Assigned to Councilor Civiello CITY OF BANGOR 15-0Q53 JANUARY 12, 2015 (TITLE.) ORDER, ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Non -Binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow City staff to Participate in the Community Health Leadership Board. Whereas, the Community Health and Leadership Board was formed when staff from Public Health and Community Services along with the City Manager sought feedback on issues facing the public health department; and Whereas, the Community Health Leadership Board includes executives from Eastern Maine Healthcare, St. ]oes Healthcare, Penobscot Community Health Center, Eastern Agency on Aging, Penquis and the City of Bangor; and Whereas, the group has agreed to continue to convene on an adhoc basis to help utlize their collective leadership roles to improve overall health in the region; and Whereas, the Community Health Leadership Board has agreed to take a pro -active leadership role in promoting the recommendations of the Substance Abuse work group. By the City Council of the City of Bangor. ORDERED, THAT the City Council hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow city staff to participate in the Community Health Leadership Board. IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 2015 PASSED C TY CLE 15-053 JANUARY 12, 2015 Community Health Leadership Board Memorandum of Understanding Between Community Health Leadership Board Members We as the undersigned Community Health Leadership Board (CHLB), on this day October 27, 2014 formally agree to this Memorandum of Understanding to guide us as we work together to inspire our community to optimize the health of individuals and our region as a whole. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms and understanding between the members of the CHLB. Background The CHLB was first convened to address pressing health concerns in our community. The CHLB is a group of hospital, city and health and human service leaders. CHLB is poised to utilize its members' unique leadership roles and the strength of their organizations to guide the community to overcome vital health concerns and achieve positive outcomes. The CHLB is initially focused on measurably reducing the impact of addiction and substance abuse in our community. Purpose This MOU will provide a framework for CHLB members to adhere to in working together and sharing information and resources to achieve the group's goals. Throughout our work together we agree to sustain the supportive relationships we have created, while achieving our organizational missions. Respectful of the ever-changing environments in which we operate, CHLB members commit to: 1. CHLB members share their organization's community health assessment data with the CHLB 2. CHLB members develop collaborative strategic plans and action plans relevant to the Boards focus of work using community health needs assessment data 3. CHLB members work collaboratively to apply for and fund the CHLB's collaborative action plans 4. CHLB members share information on initiatives or grants they feel are relevant if it will be helpful to them or to see if a cooperative approach may be beneficial 5. CHLB members communicate amongst one another in an open and respectful way, whenever possible and barring any legal limitations 6. CHLB members attend and actively participate in an annual CHLB meeting schedule, whenever possible, to support collaboration and guide the Board and the community's work 7. CHLB members respond to requests from one another for support and to share information, whenever possible and barring any legal limitations 8. CHLB members utilize their organizational capacity to help achieve CHLB's community -wide goals 9. CHLB members support and promote individual and workplace standards of health set up by the CHLB to set an example in the community to the best of the individual and organization's ability 10. CHLB members commit to carry out the CHLB's strategic plan within their organization whenever possible and within the limitations of their controlling Board of Directors and barring any legal limitations 15-053 JANUARY 12, 2015 Duration This MOU is at -will and may be modified after CHLB members discuss the changes at a meeting of the full board. This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the CHLB members. Any one of the members can terminate their membership after giving advance notification and discussing the situation with the full CHLB. Otherwise this MOU shall end on October 27, 2015. Reporting CHLB members can bring to the attention of the full board any concerns regarding adherence to this MOU at any point in time. Funding This MOU is not a specific commitment of funds to CHLB or any projects CHLB may work on. Funding plans will be developed based on each issue the group chooses to address. CEO, St. Joseph Hospital President & CEO, Eastern Maine Medical Center Chief Community Health & Grants Officer, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems CEO, Penobscot Community Health Care CEO, Acadia Hospital City Manager, City of Bangor President & CEO, Penquis Executive Director, Community Health and Counseling Services Director of Community Services, Eastern Area Agency on Aging Health Promotion Manager, City of Bangor Director, City of Bangor Public Health Dept.