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Purpose
The purpose of ASTLHLO is to promote state and territorial health agency divisions, offices and programs that provide consultative
and developmental support to local health departments in their roles to protect, promote and improve community health.
We strive to make a difference through the activities of our association and its members, and through the expansion of
our reach by forging partnerships with other public health organizations, nationwide.
Mission
The mission of ASTLHLO is to inform public health leaders and influence public health policy, and to assure effective state-local
relationships and a strong public health presence at the state and local level. We seek to enhance communication, coordination
and the continuation of effective public health efforts at the state and local level.
We accomplish our mission by:
1. Representing and supporting state health department officials in their roles to build relationships with local
health agencies.
2. Providing networking opportunities for our membership.
3. Advocating for a strong public health presence at both the state and local level.
4. Partnering with other national public health organizations to advance the field of public health.
5. Educating and informing the membership on developing national public health policy and enhancing meaningful
participation on those policy processes.
Constitution and Bylaws
ASTLHLO has adopted a Constitution and Bylaws to ensure a mutual understanding of the Association's
purpose, organization, membership, voting rights, officers and board of directors, standing commitees and operating standards.
Click here to view or download Bylaws
Strategic Plan
The ASTLHLO strategic plan includes the following three goals:
1. Strengthen ASTLHLO as an organization and improve its visibility and influence in public health discussions and policymaking,
2. Promote the importance of strong public health capacity at the state and local level, and
3. Increase the ability of state and local public health units to effectively carry out core public health functions.
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