Board of Health

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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members:  One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer.  Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council.  The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law. 

  • Dr. Joel Walz
    Health Officer
    Term: 3 years - Expires July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Representative
    Term: 5 years - Expires January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term: 5 years - Expires July 31, 2027

  • Christine Harsell
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 5 Years - Expires July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 3 years - Expires September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Civil Service Commission Meeting - July

  • Date: 07/09/2026 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

July 1, 2026

 

MEMO TO:            Margo Svoboda, Commissioner

                              Keith Reitmeier, Commissioner        

                              Greg LaHaise. Chairperson

                              Patsy Nies, Vice-Chairperson

                              Roger Hodnefield, Commissioner

 

FROM:                   Tangee Bouvette, Human Resources Director

 

RE:                          Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda – July

 

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission will meet on the above date and time.  This meeting will be conducted virtually.

 

Members of the public may call (701) 746-2662 to receive the telephone number to call in or the website to join via electronically. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.

 

Following is the proposed agenda for the Grand Forks Civil Service Commission Meeting which is scheduled for 9:30 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, via telephone or video  conference. Please contact us at 746-2662 if you are unable to attend.

 

AGENDA

GRAND FORKS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

                                  9:30 AM

                                 Call to Order

                                  Approval of Minutes

                                                      June 18, 2026

                                  Reassignment Register

                                                      Equipment Operator – Sanitation Collections

                                                      Police Lieutenant

                                                      Assistant City Engineer

                                          Adjourn

 

Any individual requiring special accommodation to allow access or participation at a City meeting is asked to notify the ADA Coordinator (746-2667) of his/her needs.  Also, materials can be provided in alternative formats: large print, Braille, cassette tape, or on computer disk for people with disabilities or with limited English proficiency (LEP) by contacting the ADA Coordinator (746-2667).

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