1984-49 Amending Section 8.04.030 of the KIB Code Concerning Powers and Duties of the KIB Hospital Advisory Board0 1 6 4
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 84 -49 -0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING SECTION 8.04.030
OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE CONCERNING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and
'the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital Advisory Board to establish a better defined
and closer working relationship, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly to
ave the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital Advisory Board assume more responsibility
directing the day to day management of the hospital in accord with Borough
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olicy, and
WHEREAS, the existing brief definition of the Hospital Advisory
Lard 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
Section 8.04.030 be amended by:
I. 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.
jvith Propose hospital policies and programs to the Assembl y in co
the Assembly's obligation to maintain quality health care. nJunction
D. Perform such duties and services as may be required from time to
time by the Assembly.
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Hospi Serve as the local Board with respect to the operations of the
tal and ICF pursuant to the contractual arrangement with Lutheran Hospital
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and Homes Society of America or other operating organization.
1 F. Due to differing budgetary cycles, the Hospital Board should present
o the Assembly by March 15th of each year a forecast of their budget for the
ucceeding calendar year and a specific request for an Assembly appropriation
ne is needed. The Assembly will address the appropriation as a part of the
hnnual 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 j
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 I
shall pay interest to the account on any balance above $250,000.
investment policy.
Investments of these balances shall be in accordance with Borough
3. The Hospital Board will provide for a depreciation account and fund
this account on a monthly basis. This fund will be used for the purpose
of replacement of health care facilities and equipment.
G. Upon adoption of the budget by the Assembly, the Hospital Board
implement its provisions. All equipment purchases shall be completed by the
Board in accordance with Kodiak Island Borough Code concerning purchasing.
ATTEST:
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October , 1984.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
By /,.//''')
Borough yor
Borough C
F irst Reading and Approval Date: September 6, 1984
Second Reading, Public Hearing and Approval Date: October 4, 1984
Effective Date: October 4, 1984
Recommended By: Kodiak Island Borough Hospital Advisory Board