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bullet  ESTABLISHMENT: There shall be a health commission, responsible to the council, consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the council for three-year terms.

At least one member shall be a member of the medical or dental profession. Vacancies shall be filled by the council for the unexpired term only. all appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall be made to take effect January 1 of each year for the full term of three years.

bullet  ORGANIZATION: The Council shall designate a chairman and vice-chairman. The vice-chairman shall serve as acting chairman in the absence or disability of the chairman. the commission shall meet at the call of the manager or council and shall meet at least monthly.
bullet  POWERS & DUTIES: The Commission shall have the following duties:
  1. Make recommendations to the manager concerning or relating to the operation and administration of the health function.

  2. Make recommendations to the council concerning or touching upon matters of policy or ordinances affecting the health function.

  3. Render advisory opinions, if requested, to the Council on appeal from an administrative ruling concerning health matters. In cases where an appeal is made to the Council, the Council shall set a date for the hearing of the Health Commission within 14 days after receiving the written request, and shall render its decision within ten days after completion of the hearing.


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