1540 West Park Avenue, Ocean Twp., NJ 07712
Phone: 732-493-9520 Fax: 732-493-9521
HISTORY MCRHC #1

      The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1 was officially organized in the year 1938 under P. L. 1938, Chapter 67 and pursuant to N. J. S. A. Title 26 – Health and Vital Statistics. During the intervening years, legislation has been enacted twice which changed the original statue; once via P. L. 1951, Chapter 69 et seq. and the last time via P. L. 1970 et seq. Under these statutes local boards of health can, by resolution, participate in an association which consists of members of each participating local board of health. Each town’s local board of health remains in existence and retains jurisdiction in their respective municipalities, with the Regional Commission’s board of health exercising supervisory powers. The membership of the MCRHC#1 consists of 1 delegate and 1 Alternate delegate from each member town’s local board of health (appointed or elected in accordance with the rules of each respective participating board of health). At present the fifteen (15) member communities, participating in the Commission are:

      As stated in the MCRH#1’s Policy and Procedures Manual (most recent revision dated May 26, 1993), the Commission shall establish policy, review and approve procedures and be responsible to the participating communities for proper, effective oversight, administration and management of all the organization’s operations. In compliance with New Jersey law, the Commission employs a licensed Health Officer. The Health Officer shall be responsible for carrying out the rules and regulations of the commission and shall enforce all State of New Jersey and Local public health laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.