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Board of Certification of Health Officers

Policy Area

Professional Licensure

Purpose

To certify Health Officers.

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 4

Meeting Information

1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA. Meetings begin at 11:00 a.m unless otherwise indicated. More information and a full list of scheduling can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dpl-lp/info-and-services/board-calendars/calendar-for-board-5.html

Compensation

None; reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties (per MGL Ch 13 Sec 9).

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 13 Section 70
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Board of Certification of Health Officers Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Mr. Robert F. BraceyHealth Officer 3GovernorJuly 1, 2015
Mr. Michael FeeneyDPHEx Officio-
Ms. Beverly S. HirschhornHealth Officer 5GovernorJuly 12, 2022
Ms. Kathleen C. MahoneyPublicGovernorOctober 22, 2017
Mr. Bruce MurphyHealth Officer 1GovernorOctober 22, 1999
Mr. Steven J. WardHealth Officer 4GovernorOctober 22, 2015
-Health Officer 2GovernorAugust 8, 2008
-EducatorGovernorJuly 7, 2014
-Non-Gov Health AgentGovernorFebruary 6, 2010