Washington § 70.08.040 - Director of public health — Appointment.

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§ 70.08.040. Director of public health — Appointment.

Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in any city or county charter, where a combined department is established under this chapter, the director of public health under this chapter shall be appointed by the county executive of the county and the mayor of the city. The appointment shall be effective only upon a majority vote confirmation of the legislative authority of the county and the legislative authority of the city. The director may be removed by the county executive of the county, after consultation with the mayor of the city, upon filing a statement of reasons therefor with the legislative authorities of the county and the city.
[ 1995 c 188 s 1; 1995 c 43 s 9; 1985 c 124 s 4; 1980 c 57 s 1; 1949 c 46 s 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 6099-33.]

Notes

Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 43 s 9 and by 1995 c 188 s 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective dates—Contingent effective dates—1995 c 43: See note following RCW 70.05.030.
Severability—1995 c 43: See note following RCW 43.70.570.

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