The Board of Health functions under legal authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act and is responsible for ensuring KFL&A Public Health meets the Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines for public health programs and services in specified areas. The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for the Province of Ontario develops these standards for public health programs, which reflect broad aspirations for the health of all Ontarians. These mandatory programs aim to promote health, prevent disease and injury, control threats to human life and function, and facilitate social conditions to ensure an equal opportunity in attaining health for all. The KFL&A Board of Health is instrumental in ensuring that all residents of the KFL&A area have access to public health services.

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The Board of Health comprises municipal and community appointees. The current Board of Health has nine members: