The Governance Standing Committee was established by the Windsor‑Essex County Board of Health to support effective governance oversight, including maintaining governance tools and advising the Board on governance‑related matters.
The Board of Health’s appointment and vacancy‑filling processes are already clearly addressed in Board By‑law #1. Specifically, the by‑law provides that board vacancies are to be filled forthwith by the same appointing authority that made the original appointment.
PREPARED BY: Healthy Families
DATE: 2026-05-14
SUBJECT: Comparison of Virtual and In-Person Breastfeeding Class Evaluation Findings
PREPARED BY: Planning and Strategic Initiatives
DATE: 2026-05-14
SUBJECT: Annual 2026 Operational Plan (ASP) Report - Q1
In 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) introduced a new Annual Service Plan (ASP) that Health Units are required to submit each year. To ensure a single, integrated approach to planning, the Planning and Strategic Initiatives (PSI) department worked with the Information Technology (IT) department to align our planning system with the provincial requirements.
The Board of Health is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH). The Governance Committee plays a key role in supporting the Board by facilitating a structured, fair, and transparent performance review process.
Whereas, the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health is responsible for the oversight, evaluation, and accountability of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH); and
The top five videos in the Grade 6 - 8 and Grade 9 - 12 divisions are now open for public voting.
Local data shows that vaccination rates among Windsor-Essex County (WEC) students is strong. Early in 2026, the WECHU reviewed student records for compliance with Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
A resource with safe medication storage tips for parents.
A presentation and speaking notes for grade 7-10 teachers on health effects of different medication as well as tips for safe medication use and storage.