Makes recommendations to the Director of Health & Human Services and the Public Health Administrator and advises the Board of Health and the Board of Commissioners on matters of public health, planning, policy development, control measures, funding, public education, and advocacy; acts in a community liaison capacity to provide a link between the community and the Public Health Division.

Monthly, typically 2nd Monday of each month; 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. *see the Public Health calendar for precise dates*

Specific agendas for each month are available approximately one week before each meeting. The Public Health calendar will always display the meeting date/time.

The Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) welcomes public input on public health matters. The PHAC may ask clarifying questions of the public during the meeting, but it will not make immediate decisions based on public comment; however, the PHAC may take comments under advisement for discussion and action at a future meeting.

Speakers will be taken in the order in which they sign up and will be limited to 3 minutes per comment. Public comment will be limited to 21 minutes. The chair reserves the right to shorten the time allocated to each speaker or extend the time allocated for public comment.

Twelve (12) members:

• 5 members shall be appointed by individual Commissioners
• 2 at-large members shall be appointed by the Board as a whole
• 5 members shall be "licensed by this state as health care practitioners", also appointed by the Board as a whole

Current roster of committee members

4 years

Current vacancy - Yes, recruitment is underway for a representative of North Eugene and West Lane. Please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. 

Learn more: Full Recruitment Notice – Public Health Advisory Committee

You may also apply online using the County’s Advisory Committee Application form: Public Health Advisory Committee Application

 

Note: You may submit an application at any time. Applications are kept for 12 months from the date the application is received and will be considered should a vacancy occur within that time frame.

Download & Print Application Form

Application forms are also available in the Board of Commissioners office, Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR.

View the Committee Vacancy Notice for information on ALL current committee vacancies.