[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Bedford 11-14-2007. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a local health department
as allowed under RSA 147:1 and RSA 128:3 for the purpose of promoting
the general well being for the individuals that live and work in the
Town of Bedford.
The Town Council shall recommend to the Commissioner of the
Department of Health and Human Services an individual to be appointed
as the Bedford Health Officer as outlined in RSA 128:1. His or her
duties shall be performed as outlined in RSA 128:5. These duties shall
be in addition those required by local ordinances. The Town of Bedford
personnel policy and RSA 128 shall establish the position qualifications.
The Health Officer shall be responsible for periodic review of the
municipal health ordinances for compliance and coordination with all
relevant state regulations. The review reports shall be submitted
to the Town Council no less than every three years or upon a request
for an interim review from the Town Council. The Health Officer shall
report directly to the Bedford Fire Chief.
The Town of Bedford may appoint a Deputy Health Officer as allowed
per RSA 128:6a and 147:5. The Deputy Health Officer/Inspector shall
report directly to the Town Health Officer.
The Bedford Board of Health shall be comprised of the Health
Officer and the Town Council. The organization of the Board shall
comply with the requirements of RSA 128:3.
Wherever any health regulations adopted by the Town reference
an appeals process, unless specifically stated otherwise, the Bedford
Board of Health shall be the appeals board.
Health Department fees shall be reviewed and approved by the
Town Council. Unless otherwise provided in the Code of the Town of
Bedford, fees amounts are set forth in the Building Department Handbook
available in the Building Department offices.
