The Board of Health shall have the power to
adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper
concerning any matter which involves the protection or promotion of
health, and all persons concerned shall comply with the provisions
thereof.
The Board of Health shall administer the business
connected with:
A. The enforcement of the ordinances of this Board and
the laws of this state which relate to the public health.
B. The investigation into the causes of sickness and
death and the institution of protective measures therefor.
C. The inspection and protection of the food supply.
D. The investigation and abatement of nuisances and conditions
affecting the public health.
E. The investigation and enforcement of the sanitary
conditions of public and private buildings and premises.
F. The collection and keeping of vital statistics and
the records of the Board of Health.
G. The dissemination of information relating to public
health matters including the planning and administration of a comprehensive
public health program including, without limitation thereto, environmental
sanitation, communicable disease control, child and adult health,
laboratory services and any other services as may be authorized by
the Charter or ordinance.
[Amended 7-1-1974 by Ord. No. 109 BH]
H. The Board of Health shall also be authorized to refer
related social services such as domestic relations counseling, investigation
of paternity cases, indigent burials and other activities related
to the health and welfare of the citizens of Middlesex Borough.
[Added 7-1-1974 by Ord. No. 109 BH]