[Ord. No. 3158, 7-26-1988, § 2-12.1; amended
by Ord. No. 3225, 8-15-1989, § 1; at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
There shall be a Department of Health and Human Services, also
known as the "Department of Health" or "Health Department," the head
of which shall be the Health Officer, appointed by the Manager, and
who shall serve for such term and with such tenure as provided by
law.
[Ord. No. 3158, 7-26-1988, § 2-12.2; amended
by Ord. No. 3225, 8-15-1989, § 1]
Under the supervision of the Health Officer, the Department
shall:
(a)
Have all of the functions, powers and duties of a local Board of
Health under Title 26 of the Revised Statutes, except that, as required
by the Charter, the Council shall have and exercise all local legislative
powers under that Title.
(b)
Plan and administer a comprehensive public health program, including,
without limitation thereto, environmental sanitation, communicable
disease control, child and adult health and health education, prevention
and control of drug and narcotics abuse and other services as may
be authorized by the Charter or ordinance.
(d)
Coordinate with other agencies and officials and, where appropriate,
plan and administer programs for youth services, youth guidance, public
assistance and social services.
[Ord. No. 3225, 8-15-1989, § 1]
The Health Officer or other full-time official in the Health
and Human Services Department may be designated to serve as local
Registrar of Vital Statistics, and also a Deputy Registrar shall be
appointed.
