Sec. 2. (a) There must be at least seven (7) members of a multiple county board of health.
(b) The county executives establishing a multiple county health department shall determine the following for the multiple county board of health:
(1) The number of members.
(2) The qualifications of members.
(3) The number of appointments made by each county.
(c) The county executive of each county participating in a multiple county board of health shall appoint at least one (1) licensed physician.
(d) At least two-thirds (2/3) of the members appointed under this section must have expertise in public health. The appointees may be any of the following:
(1) A registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23.
(2) A registered pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26.
(3) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.
(4) A hospital administrator.
(5) A social worker.
(6) An attorney with expertise in health matters.
(7) A school superintendent.
(8) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.
(9) A professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.
(10) An environmental scientist.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.40.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Local Health Departments
Chapter 3. Multiple County Health Departments
16-20-3-1. Establishment; Conditions; Notice
16-20-3-2. Board Members; Qualifications; Appointment
16-20-3-3. Removal of Board Member; Grounds
16-20-3-4. Compensation of Board Members
16-20-3-5. Term of Office; Staggered Terms
16-20-3-6. Vacancies; Qualified Replacements
16-20-3-7. Election of Chairman
16-20-3-8. Meetings; Call; Quorum
16-20-3-9. Health Officer; Appointment; Term; Qualifications; Certification; Reappointment; Duties
16-20-3-10. Annual Levy for Maintenance of Department; County Health Fund; Appropriations