There is created the office of Health Officer, who shall be
appointed by the Mayor by and with the advice and consent of the City
Council.
The Health Officer shall be an enforcing officer of the Board
of Health, and shall see to the enforcement of all rules of the Board
and shall see to the enforcement of quarantine. He shall give to the
Council information and advice concerning the health of the City and
shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the City
Council.
It shall be the duty of the Health Officer to make or cause
to be made analysis of any food or drink alleged to be tainted or
unwholesome and to analyze the drinking water of the City whenever
requested to do so by the City Council.
The Health Officer shall assist in the enforcement of all ordinances
relating to the sale or storage of food and drink intended for human
consumption, and shall make or cause to be made such tests and analyses
and inspections as may be necessary for this purpose.