Sec. 2428.
(1) A local health department shall have a full-time local health officer appointed by the local governing entity or in case of a district health department by the district board of health. The local health officer shall possess professional qualifications for administration of a local health department as prescribed by the department.
(2) The local health officer shall act as the administrative officer of the board of health and local health department and may take actions and make determinations necessary or appropriate to carry out the local health department's functions under this part or functions delegated under this part and to protect the public health and prevent disease.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 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)
368-1978-2-24 - Part 24 Local Health Departments (333.2401...333.2498)
Section 333.2403 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 333.2406 - Definitions; L.
Section 333.2408 - Definitions; R to U.
Section 333.2411 - Division of Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2413 - County Health Department; County Board of Health.
Section 333.2415 - Creation of District Health Department; Composition of District Board of Health.
Section 333.2419 - Employment of Personnel; Consolidation of Functions.
Section 333.2421 - City Health Department; Creation; Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2422 - Selection of Option by City; Notice of Intent.
Section 333.2428 - Local Health Officer; Appointment; Qualifications; Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2433 - Local Health Department; Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 333.2435 - Local Health Department; Additional Powers.
Section 333.2442 - Adoption of Regulation; Notice of Public Hearing.
Section 333.2443 - Violation of Regulation or Order; Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 333.2444 - Fees for Services; Expenses and Compensation.
Section 333.2446 - Inspection or Investigation.
Section 333.2448 - Intergovernmental Contracts; Existing Contracts Not Affected.
Section 333.2453 - Epidemic; Emergency Order and Procedures; Involuntary Detention and Treatment.
Section 333.2463 - Appearance Tickets.
Section 333.2465 - Injunctive Action; Liability for Damages.
Section 333.2471 - Program; Establishment; Objectives.
Section 333.2476 - Reimbursement of Certain Expenditures Prohibited.
Section 333.2479 - Criteria for Determining Costs for Services.
Section 333.2481 - Condition for Approval of Funding.
Section 333.2483 - Conditions for Reimbursement.
Section 333.2490 - Administration of MCL 333.2471 to 333.2498.
Section 333.2495 - Rules; Determinations; Review and Comment.