Board FAQs
Are board meetings open to the public?
Yes. All regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public, except for limited closed-session items permitted by law.
How can I find meeting agendas?
Agendas are posted on the District’s website at least 72 hours before regular meetings and 24 hours before special meetings.
Are agendas available in other languages?
Agendas are posted in English. Language assistance services, including interpretation and translated summaries, are available upon request.
Can I provide public comment remotely?
Yes. Members of the public may provide comment in person or remotely, consistent with meeting instructions.
How do I request language assistance
Please contact the District Office using the information provided on the agenda as early as possible before the meeting.
Where can I find past agendas and actions?
Past agendas and meeting materials remain available on the District website for public review.
Are board members paid?
Yes. Board members receive $200 for publicly noticed meetings, with a $500 cap per month. Full policy
What is the time commitment of a board member?
The time commitment varies for each board member. However, each board member spends a minimum of 10 hours a month in meetings and reviewing board agendas.
How can I serve on the board?
You must be elected by zone to serve on the Kaweah Health Board of Directors. For information on how to go about running for this office, please contact the Tulare County Registrar of Voters at http://tularecounty.ca.gov/registrarofvoters.
Are board members required to complete any specific training?
Yes. Every two years, per Assembly Bill 1234, they are required to complete a certificated ethics training course.
When and where does the board of directors meet?
The board holds regular meetings at a meeting place on the premises of the Kaweah Health on the fourth Wednesday of each month as determined by the Board of Directors each month. For an exact meeting time and location, visit our board meetings page.
Can I attend a meeting remotely?
Yes. The District provides remote access for all regular and special Board meetings. Instructions are included on each agenda.
Why does the board hold closed session meetings?
Per the Brown Act and Health & Safety Code, the board is allowed to hold closed meetings for the following reasons:
- Personnel - To discuss the appointments, employment, performance evaluation, discipline, complaints about or dismissal of a specified employee or potential employees.
- Conference With Legal Counsel (existing, anticipated, liability claims)
- Property Negotiations
- Trade Secrets
Is the board required to follow the Brown Act?
Yes.
Does the board follow a code of conduct?
Yes. Board members serve the organization as a whole rather than any special interest group or constituency. A board member’s first obligation is to avoid any preconception that he/she “represents” anything but the organization’s best interests. Board members avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest that might embarrass the Board or the organization. They must disclose any possible conflicts to the board in a timely fashion. They should maintain independence and objectivity in their decisions. They should do what is fair and ethical and act with personal integrity, even though they are not necessarily obliged to do so by law, regulation, or custom. Board members should never accept (or offer) favors or gifts from (or to) anyone who does business with the organization.
What does a board member do?
The obligations of board service are considerable; they extend well beyond basic expectations of attending meetings. Individual board members are expected to meet higher standards of personal conduct on behalf of their organization than what is usually expected of other types of volunteers. In addition to other responsibilities, board members are generally expected to know the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs. They are expected to perform the duties of board membership responsibly and conform to the level of competence expected from board members as outlined in the duties of care, loyalty and obedience as they apply to nonprofit board members. Board members also serve in leadership positions and undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically, along with other obligations.
Board members each annually sign the Kaweah Health Board Bylaws.
Does the board follow behavioral standards?
Yes. The board adheres to behavioral standards.
Board Clerk & Government Claims
Board Clerk
The Board Clerk serves as the official custodian of records for the Board of Directors of Kaweah Health and provides administrative support to the Board. The Board Clerk maintains official Board documents, agendas, and minutes, and serves as a point of contact for Board-related matters.
Contact Information
Kelsie Davis
Board Clerk
Kaweah Health
400 W. Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
Service of Government Claims
Claims against Kaweah Health must be presented in writing in accordance with the California Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
Pursuant to Government Code section 915, claims may be delivered by personal service or mailed to the District’s designated recipient listed below. A claim is considered presented only when it is actually received by the designated recipient.
Designated Recipient for Service of Government Claims
Kelsie Davis, Board Clerk
Kaweah Health
400 W. Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
Claims must comply with all statutory requirements and be presented within the applicable statutory time limits. Submission of a claim does not guarantee its acceptance or approval.
Download Presentation of Claims and Services Process Document
Legal Notice
This information is provided for public convenience only and does not constitute legal advice. Claimants are responsible for complying with all requirements of the California Government Claims Act.