New Hampshire § 128-1 - Section 128:1 Appointment.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 128-1 — Section 128:1 Appointment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 128-1. Section 128:1 Appointment.
The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall appoint as health officer for each town such person as the selectmen of the town recommend, and the commissioner of the department of health and human services shall issue to the health officer a certificate of appointment. The appointed officer shall provide the department with sufficient and complete contact information to be readily accessible as needed. Upon the expiration of the officer's term, or upon his or her removal, death, or resignation or the occurrence of a vacancy in the office for any reason, the selectmen shall recommend a replacement as soon as reasonably practicable; but if no recommendation is made within 15 days after notice, the commissioner may appoint a health officer without such recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 128-1
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 128-1 cover?
Section 128-1 ("Section 128:1 Appointment.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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