Definition
A group of people whose duties involve the safeguarding of the public's health. They have many functions, including overseeing the hygiene and sanitary conditions of a community, the administration of immunizations
to prevent communicable disease, and the keeping of health statistics. (Boards of health may have county, city, or state jurisdiction.)
to prevent communicable disease, and the keeping of health statistics. (Boards of health may have county, city, or state jurisdiction.)
Context: Used in Corporate Law