The remaining members are known as non-users and complement the user members in terms of technical expertise in the areas of finance, health care delivery, business, law, education, community relations, religion, and investments. Such technical expertise is appropriate to provide oversight to operations and activities.

Several of the current board members have been involved with Delta Health Center since its inception in 1965. They believe in the mission and the quality of care provided by Delta Health Center. The make-up of the board represents the sex, race, and ethnicity of the individuals served by the health center and all members live within Delta Health Center’s five county geographic service area.

The governing board maintains authority to oversee the processes and procedures of the organization by engaging in strategic planning for long-term programmatic and long-range viability of Delta Health Center. All board members serve in a volunteer capacity and receive no compensation for their time and effort.