The Mansfield/Richland County Board of Health, a combined city/county agency consists of 14 board members, 5 of whom are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Mansfield, with City Council approval. Each member is appointed to a five year term.

The Board of Health plans or authorizes activities benefiting the Mansfield-Richland County Health Department's purpose. Board meetings are normally held the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 555 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield. January and February's board meeting is held on the fourth Monday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. They can be reached at their website Health Department.