PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY
· The AOHC speaks with a united voice to advocate for public health legislation and legislative change, in Ohio and in collaboration with other states. By gaining strength at the grassroots level, and speaking from a common set of priorities, the AOHC will affect change in legislation, which will in turn strengthen and build the capacity of local health districts.
o The AOHC Board and members are educated and aware of current trends in public health and public health legislation.
o The AOHC has a current legislative platform, developed through a structured and inclusive process with members.
o The AOHC Board and members develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the Ohio General Assembly.
o The AOHC Board and committees are organized and structured to
§ proactively respond to opportunities and/or threats in the public health environment.
§ effectively engage members in dialogue and action toward legislative change.
o The AOHC continually fosters the relationship with the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio EPA, and other state agencies, to advocate on behalf of members.
o The AOHC partners and collaborates with other health associations and with the Ohio Department of Health.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· The AOHC supports members through education, training, professional development, and mentoring.
o The AOHC provides opportunities for conferences and trainings.
o The AOHC organizes forums to increase opportunities for interactive learning.
o The AOHC nurtures the diverse public health workforce.
AOHC INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
· The AOHC internal organization is structured to be responsive and proactive to emerging public health issues.
o The AOHC Board directs planning and policy, rather than operational issues.
o The AOHC Board and the Executive Director position the organization to have the optimum impact it seeks to achieve.
o The AOHC strategic plan is implemented to allow time to accomplish the impacts. The AOHC works with local health commissioners/other public health professionals to determine core impacts, and how to divest of priorities/programs that are out-of-date or ineffective.
· The AOHC develops and implements a clear and effective communication with members, legislators, advocates and other public supporters.
o The AOHC continually updates its website to include information on its legislative platform, information for members, etc.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
· The AOHC is fiscally sound, with adequate resources to accomplish the priorities of the association
o The AOHC develops and implements an accurate and sound financial plan, which includes a mechanism/system for financial planning and effective allocation of funds.
o The AOHC continues to raise funds to support the priorities and activities identified by the Board.
