There is hereby created a health department. The office shall
be filled by appointment of such persons as the city manager deems
appropriate and which shall serve as the health officers. The health
officers shall be persons trained in the field of sanitary science
and technology who are qualified to carry out educational and inspection
duties and enforce the laws in the field of sanitation.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. II, adopted 7/13/09)
The health officers shall have the authority and power and are
hereby deemed to be persons who may issue citations and enforce state
law and ordinances of the city. Such officers shall have the right
to enter and examine any place within the city for the purpose of
making inspections and carrying out his duties under state law and
ordinances. The health officers shall have the following duties:
(1)
Make
inspections and report all violations of the laws of the state and
of this city pertaining to public health and sanitation.
(2)
Enforce the laws and ordinances having the purpose of securing and assuring the public of pure food, drink, and medicine, and in carrying out such duty, he shall inspect all premises where food, drink, or medicine is sold, bartered, or offered for sale in accordance with article 6.06 of this code.
(3)
Make
the necessary inspections and enforce the ordinances and laws governing
the slaughtering, display, and sale of meat and meat products.
(4)
Such
further duties as may be assigned or designated by the city manager
or by ordinance adopted by the city council.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. II, adopted 7/13/09)
A complete record of all inspections made by the health officer
of the city shall be kept on all complaints, orders issued, notices
served, and nuisances abated.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. II, adopted 7/13/09)
The health officer of the city shall cooperate fully with the
state health officer in all activities for health protection and conservation.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. II, adopted 7/13/09)
