[Adopted ATM 4-2-1990, Art. 77]
The Board of Health shall consist of five (5)
members who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Upon approval
of an appointed Board of Health by the voters of the Town, the Board
of Selectmen shall appoint two (2) members for an initial term of
three (3) years, two (2) members for an initial term of two (2) years
and one (1) member for an initial term of one (1) year. Thereafter,
terms of appointed members shall be for three (3) consecutive years.
[Amended ASTM 4-5-1993, Art. 23, approved 7-16-1993]
The Board of Health shall have all the powers
and duties granted to it by the Massachusetts General Laws and by
these bylaws. The Board of Health shall further have the power to
promulgate rules and regulations consistent with National Institute
of Health guidelines governing the use of RDNA technology (genetic
engineering) to provide for the well-being of the citizens of the
Town and employees working in the use of this technology.
Members shall serve without pay.
