The goal of the Region 3 HMCC Board of Governors (the Board) is to support the Region 3 HMCC to effectively bring together local public health leaders, hospital representatives, and other regional health and medical partners to promote and strengthen emergency preparedness across the Region.  The Board shall do this by providing advice and direction to the Region’s HMCC staff and Sponsoring Organization so that they can fulfill the HMCC’s mission.  In fulfilling its role, the Board shall have authority to develop and inform policies and procedures, and take other actions it deems necessary to support and promote the HMCC’s work and mission.