Ohio § 3709.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3709.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3709.11.
Within thirty days after the appointment of the members of the board of health in
a general health district, they shall organize by selecting one of the members as
president and another member as president pro tempore. The board shall appoint a health commissioner upon such terms, and for such period
of time, not exceeding five years, as may be prescribed by the board. The person appointed as commissioner shall be one of the following: a licensed
physician; a person who is licensed as a certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse
specialist, or certified nurse practitioner and who specializes in public health;
a licensed dentist; a licensed veterinarian; a licensed podiatrist; a licensed
chiropractor; or the holder of a master's degree in public health or an equivalent
master's degree in a related health field as determined by the members of the board
of health in a general health district. Notice of such appointment shall be filed with the director of health. The commissioner shall be secretary of the board, and shall devote such time to the
duties of office as may be fixed by contract with the board. The commissioner shall be the executive officer of the board and shall carry out
all orders of the board and of the department of health. The commissioner shall be charged with the enforcement of all sanitary laws and
regulations in the district. The commissioner shall keep the public informed in regard to all matters affecting
the health of the district. When the commissioner is not a physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse
specialist, or certified nurse practitioner, the board shall provide for adequate
medical direction of all personal health and nursing services by the employment of
a licensed physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified
nurse practitioner as medical director on either a full-time or part-time basis. The medical director shall be responsible to the board of health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3709.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3709.11 cover?
Section 3709.11 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3709.11?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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