Sec. 5. The members of a local board of health shall be chosen as follows:
(1) Four (4) persons knowledgeable in public health, at least two (2) of whom are licensed physicians. The other two (2) appointees may be any of the following:
(A) A registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23.
(B) A registered pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26.
(C) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.
(D) A hospital administrator.
(E) A social worker.
(F) An attorney with expertise in health matters.
(G) A school superintendent.
(H) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.
(I) A professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.
(J) An environmental scientist.
(2) Two (2) representatives of the general public.
(3) One (1) representative described in either subdivision (1) or (2).
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.39.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Local Health Departments
Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health
16-20-2-1. Application of Chapter
16-20-2-2. Establishment and Maintenance of Local Health Department; Adoption of Health Ordinances
16-20-2-3. Management of Local Health Departments
16-20-2-4. Composition of Board
16-20-2-5. Membership Selection Criteria
16-20-2-6. Appointment of Members
16-20-2-7. Appointment of Members in Certain Counties
16-20-2-9. Compensation of Members
16-20-2-10. Term of Office; Staggered Terms
16-20-2-11. Vacancies; Qualified Replacements
16-20-2-12. Conditions of Membership
16-20-2-13. Conflict of Interest
16-20-2-14. Election of Chairman
16-20-2-15. Meetings; Call; Quorum
16-20-2-16. Health Officer; Appointment; Certification; Reappointment; Duties
16-20-2-17. Annual Levy for Maintenance of Department; County Health Fund; Appropriations; Exception
16-20-2-18. Transfer of Revenue to Community Health Clinic in Certain Counties