Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Multiple County Health Departments
16-20-3-9. Health Officer; Appointment; Term; Qualifications; Certification; Reappointment; Duties

Sec. 9. (a) A multiple county board of health shall appoint a health officer to serve for a term of four (4) years. The health officer must be a licensed physician. After June 30, 2021, the appointment of the health officer is subject to the approval of the legislative body of each participating county. If the legislative bodies of the participating counties fail to approve the nominated individual on two (2) separate occasions, the individual is barred from further consideration for the position.
(b) The appointment of the health officer shall be certified by the county executive of each participating county and sent to the state department for the state department's records.
(c) The health officer is eligible for reappointment and serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(d) The health officer is the executive officer of the multiple county health department and shall serve as secretary of the multiple county board of health.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.9.

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