Executive Order 22-03
State of Montana
Office of the Governor
Executive Order Creating the Governor's Council on Worklife Wellness
WHEREAS, the Governor=s Strong Families, Healthy Families
initiative is designed to promote better personal health and
fitness for all Montanans; and
WHEREAS, health care costs associated with chronic diseases
continue to rise significantly, thus placing an increased burden on
insurance providers and employers; and
WHEREAS, employee health and wellness programs have shown to be
effective in not only reducing medical costs, but also increasing
productivity and job performance, decreasing disability days,
lowering absenteeism and turnover and boosting morale;
and
WHEREAS, a statewide assessment of larger Montana employers
indicates that while many employers offer programs, policies,
environments, and benefits to support healthier lifestyles, the
opportunity still exists to increase the number of employers in
Montana who provide these supports to employees and their
families; and
WHEREAS, workplace injury prevention and safety programs have
shown to be effective in containing medical costs incurred by
insurers and employers; and
WHEREAS, the work setting is an efficient and cost-effective
outlet for health promotion delivery.
NOW, THEREFORE, I JUDY MARTZ, Governor of the State of Montana,
by virtue of the authority vested in me pursuant to the Montana
Constitution and the laws of the State of Montana, do hereby create
the Governor=s Council on Worklife Wellness, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2-15-122 and 2-15-102(8), MCA, for the
purposes set forth below.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Council shall be to assist and advise the
Governor and the Department of Public Health and Human Services
(the ADPHHS@) on worklife wellness issues in Montana.
Further, the Council shall work collaboratively with the
Cardiovascular Health Program at DPHHS. Specifically, the
Council shall advise the Governor and the DPHHS on issues
including, but not limited to:
1. Development of strategies to engage Montana
employers in the promotion of healthy behaviors through worksite
policies and program policies; and
2. Creation of an effective communication plan to
raise awareness of employers on the benefits derived from the
implementation of policies and programs to promote healthy
behaviors. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to,
nutrition, physical activity, and smoking.
COMPOSITION:
The council shall be comprised of not more than 20 members who
shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The names and
addresses of the members are to be submitted to the Secretary of
State.
ADMINISTERING AGENCY:
The DPHHS is designated as the organizational unit responsible
for the administration and management of the Council.
DURATION:
This Executive Order is effective immediately and shall remain
in effect for two years from the effective date unless extended or
terminated by subsequent Executive Order. This order is
effective immediately.
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GIVEN under my hand and the GREAT
SEAL of the State of Montana,
this ___ day of __________, 2003.
JUDY MARTZ, Governor
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ATTEST:
BOB BROWN, Secretary of State
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