O-84-49'OF
IISLAND BOROUGH HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 84-49-0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING SECTION 8.04.030
THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE CONCERNING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE KODIAK
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and
!the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital Advisory Board to establish a better defined
']nd closer working relationship, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly to
have the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital Advisory Board assume more responsibility
in directing the day to day management of the hospital in accord with Borough
olicy, and
WHEREAS, the existing brief definition of the Hospital Advisory
Board Powers and Duties in the Kodiak Island Borough Code does not adequately
define the Powers and Duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Kodiak Island Borough Code
.Secti°n 8.04.030 be amend~d~_~A~l~by:,~_.
ii. Deleting Item B Of Section 8.04.030, and
!II. Adopting the following items:
B. Receive testimony and otherwise investigate matters of concern with
regard to Kodiak Island Borough Hospital and Intermediate Care Facility.
C. Propose hospital policies and programs to the Assembly in conjunction
vith the Assembly's obligation to maintain quality health care.
D. Perform such duties and services as may be required from time to
~ime by the Assembly.
E. Serve as the local Board with respect to the operations of the
Hospital and ICF pursuant to the contractual arrangement with Lutheran Hospital
and Homes Society of America or other operating organization.
F. Due to differing budgetary cycles, the Hospital Board should present.
to the Assembly by March 15th of each year a forecast of their budget for the
succeeding calendar year and a specific request for an Assembly appropriation
if one is needed. The Assembly will address the appropriation as a part of the
]nnual budget process.
1. The Hospital Board will present to the Assembly by November 1st of
each year their proposed budget for the succeeding calendar year. This
budget will reflect the anticipated revenue and expenditures for the
provision of quality health care in the community. The Assembly shall
formally approve or disapprove that budget at their December meeting. Any
amendments to the budget shall be formally presented to the Assembly for
their approval prior to implementation.
2. The Hospital Board will establish an operating capital account with
a minimum balance of $500,000. This will serve for the purpose of main-
taining sufficient resources to insure adequate cash flow. The management
shall pay interest to the account on any balance above $250,000.
Investments of these balances shall be in accordance with Borough
investment policy.