Editor's Note: Except for former § C32-7, which
was transferred to § C15-4, former Art. XXXII, Department
of Real Estate, added 12-20-1974 by L.L. No. 33-1974, as amended,
was repealed 1-17-1991 by L.L. No. 10-1991 (adopted by the Legislature
after disapproval by the County Executive on 1-15-1991). For current
provisions see § C16-4.
There shall
be an Office of the Medical Examiner which shall be responsible for
the investigations of deaths as prescribed herein and for furnishing
forensic medical, scientific, laboratory and other technical services
to the departments, offices and agencies of the County.
The head of the Office of the Medical Examiner shall be the Chief Medical Examiner, who shall be appointed by the County Executive for a six-year term, subject to the confirmation of the County Legislature. The Chief Medical Examiner shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York and shall be a qualified pathologist and possess an adequate knowledge of forensic medicine. Notwithstanding the provisions of Public Officers Law § 38 and County Law § 400, if the office of Chief Medical Examiner becomes vacant other than by expiration of term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the County Executive for a six-year term, subject to the confirmation of the County Legislature.
The Chief
Medical Examiner, within the appropriations made therefor, shall appoint
a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner, who shall also be a physician licensed
to practice medicine in the State of New York. In addition to such
other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner, the
Chief Deputy Medical Examiner shall possess the powers and perform
the duties of the Medical Examiner during his absence or inability
to act.
The Chief
Medical Examiner, within the appropriations made therefor, may, in
conformity with the rules and regulations applicable to the civil
service, appoint such forensic investigators and deputy medical examiners
as may be authorized by the County Legislature. Forensic investigators
and deputy medical examiners shall assist the Chief Medical Examiner
in the conduct of investigations and the discharge of his other duties
and responsibilities; shall conduct tests and examinations and furnish
forensic, medical, investigative and technical services; and shall
possess such qualifications and perform such other duties as may be
determined by the Chief Medical Examiner.