The Finance and Facilities Standing Committee advises the Board on matters related to Southwestern Public Health’s finances and facilities. They review financial statements, policies, budgets and financial and facility audits.
Board of Health
The Board of Health for Oxford, Elgin and St. Thomas governs Southwestern Public Health. They are accountable to the province and make sure we deliver the programs and services that we are funded for.
Board members
- Chair: Councillor Bernia Martin, Oxford County
- Vice Chair: Deputy Warden Grant Jones, Elgin County
- Catherine Agar, Provincial Appointee
- Councillor Jack Couckuyt, Elgin County
- Councillor Jim Herbert, City of St. Thomas
- Councillor David Mayberry, Oxford County
- Stephen Molnar, Provincial Appointee
- Councillor Mark Peterson, Oxford County
- Mayor Joe Preston, City of St. Thomas
- Lee Rowden, Provincial Appointee
- Warden Marcus Ryan, Oxford County
- Davin Shinedling, Provincial Appointee
- David Warden, Provincial Appointee
- Cynthia St. John, Chief Executive Officer (ex officio)
- Dr. Ninh Tran, Medical Officer of Health (ex officio)
View the Board's meeting schedule and related information.
Committees
The Board of Health committees were formed to advise the Board on specific matters. They ensure high quality, transparent and responsible financial reporting and governance.
Finance and Facilities Standing Committee
The Governance Standing Committee advises the Board on matters related to good governance. They review and create policies, board recruitment strategies and board training programs. They also monitor board activities and make sure the Board fulfills its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities. The Governance Standing Committee also oversees the nomination process for Order in Council appointments.
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Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)
St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9
Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2
Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
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