Board of Health
The Fargo Cass Public Health Board of Health is an advisory board appointed by the Fargo City Commission. Beginning in 2023, the Board of Health will meet quarterly at a minimum. Board responsibilities:
- Be a community advocate for public health.
- Make recommendations to the Board of City Commissioners and Cass County Commission regarding public health issues ensuring policy and legislation is based on the most rigorous and current scientific evidence based on expert recommendation or evidence-based or promising practices.
- Provide feedback on the public health department’s strategic plan and provide guidance on goals and objectives and ensure alignment with the health department’s mission.
- Assist in providing feedback in identifying and prioritizing programs using data highlighting community needs.
- Review the annual budget and fiscal reports and provide a recommendation to support or revise.
- Review and make recommendations regarding the public health department’s policies and procedures involving significant changes.
- Provide feedback on performance evaluations on the Health Officer and the Director of Public Health positions if requested by City Administration.
Meeting Schedule & Location
The Board meets quarterly at 12 p.m. in the City Commission Room at 225 4th Street North, Fargo, ND, 58102. Meetings are broadcast live on cable channel TV Fargo 56 and can be seen live at www.FargoND.gov/streaming. They are rebroadcast each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
All meetings are open to the public. People with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and need special accommodations should reach out to Fargo Cass Public health by contacting Lori by email or calling 701.241.1361. Please contact Fargo Cass Public Health at least three business days in advance of public meetings to give staff adequate time to make arrangements.
Board of Health - February 20 Special Meeting
The Board of Health will hold a special meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will include a tobacco ordinance review, including flavor restrictions and licensing. The meeting will be held in the City Commission Room, 225 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102, and will also be streamed live online at TVFargo.com and on the City’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.
The agenda can be found here.
A 30-minute public comment period will be offered during the Board of Health’s February 20 special meeting. The ability to sign up to speak at the upcoming Board of Health Special Meeting will be offered beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, and all requests must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19. The online registration form to provide public comment is now closed.