Sec. 2202.
(1) The governor shall appoint the director of public health by the method and for a term prescribed by section 508 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, being section 16.608 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The director shall be qualified in the general field of health administration. Qualification may be demonstrated by either of the following:
(a) Not less than 8 years administrative experience of which not less than 5 years have been in the field of health administration.
(b) A degree beyond the level of baccalaureate in a field related to public health or administration, and not less than 5 years of administrative experience in the field of health administration.
(2) If the director is not a physician, the director shall designate a physician as chief medical executive of the department. The chief medical executive shall be a full-time employee and shall be responsible to the director for the medical content of policies and programs.
(3) As used in this section, "administrative experience" means service in a management or supervisory capacity.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of certain powers and duties of the chief medical executive from the department of public health to the director of the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of chief medical executive to the new chief medical executive in the office of chief medical executive created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the position of chief medical executive, see E.R.O. No. 2016-4, compiled at MCL 333.26369.Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 2 - Administration (333.2201...333.3625)
368-1978-2-22 - Part 22 State Department of Public Health (333.2201...333.2264)
Section 333.2201 - Department of Public Health and Office of Director of Public Health Continued.
Section 333.2204 - Director of Public Health; Salary; Full-Time Performance of Functions; Expenses.
Section 333.2210 - Public Health Advisory Council; Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 333.2213 - Task Forces.
Section 333.2223 - Biennial Plan for Rural Health; Preparation; Submission to Standing Committees.
Section 333.2226 - Powers of Department.
Section 333.2227 - Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities; Duties of Department.
Section 333.2231 - Furnishing Information Relating to Public Health; Report.
Section 333.2232 - Repealed. 1986, Act 79, Eff. Apr. 1, 1987.
Section 333.2232a - Repeal of MCL 333.2232.
Section 333.2237 - Duties of Department as to Health Education; “Health Education” Defined.
Section 333.2241 - Inspection or Investigation to Assure Compliance; Application for Warrant.
Section 333.2242 - Warrant; Affidavit Required for Issuance.
Section 333.2243 - Warrant; Grounds for Issuance.
Section 333.2244 - Warrant; Finding of Cause.
Section 333.2245 - Warrant; Directing to Law Enforcement Officer; Contents.
Section 333.2246 - Warrant; Execution.
Section 333.2247 - Warrant; Procuring Maliciously or Without Cause; Misdemeanor.
Section 333.2255 - Injunctive Action.
Section 333.2261 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 333.2264 - Patient Safety Organization; Certification of More Than 1 Entity.