Support: Local Governing Board
	The Local Governing Board (LGB) is made up of at least, a community member, a local school member, a health professional, a parent, a HSTA student, a WVRHEP site coordinator, and a WVRHEP representative. The LGB is responsible for all decisions involving the HSTA clubs in that region. The main functions of the local governing board include but are not limited to: Hiring and evaluating local HSTA employees Recruiting teachers and students (according to policy criteria) for the program Coordinating with Joint Governing Board (JGB) on budgetary and financial matters Insuring that JGB finance policies and procedures are carried out Advising the staff and faculty on curricular matters and equipment resources Ensuring that students gain educational rural health experiences Cooperating with school systems and communities to secure resources for students Pre-approving all material/supply purchases and field trips Executing student probation/expulsion/appeals