- (a) The board of each city health department shall appoint a health officer. The appointment is subject to the approval of the city legislative body.
- (b) The health officer is the executive officer for the department and shall serve as secretary of the local board.
(c) The health officer must meet the following conditions:
- (1) Be a citizen of the United States.
- (2) Be a licensed physician or be eligible for such a license.
(d) A health officer serves a term of four (4) years unless removed for cause as provided in this title.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-27.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.