The city health officer shall be a duly licensed medical doctor authorized to practice medicine in the state and be well trained in the science of preventative medicine.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.102)
The city health officer shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council and shall hold office at the will of the board.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.103)
The city health officer shall qualify by taking the oath of office prescribed by the state constitution.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.104)
(a) 
The city health officer shall have the power to establish such rules and regulations as he may think needful for the health and welfare of the citizens of this city, and shall investigate all conditions within the city limits from which communicable disease may arise, and with the utmost care and diligence shall study such diseases and disorders, and shall institute and direct such measures as may be necessary to eradicate and destroy such conditions wherever found in the city.
(b) 
The city health officer shall perform such duties as are required by V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code, chapter 121, and other duties as the city council may prescribe by resolution.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.106)
The city health officer shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the city council.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.107)
Whenever it may be necessary to use any force to secure the observance and execution of any rule, regulation, or order issued by the health officer under authority of this article, it shall be the duty of the chief of police to detail the necessary men and execute the same upon a requisition made by the health officer and approved by the mayor.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.108)
By resolution of the city council, the city elected to participate with twenty-four (24) cities and towns and the county for participation and membership in the county-wide public health advisory board, whose principal functions and responsibilities are to inform itself of sound public health practices and procedures, and to counsel with and advise health, welfare, hospital, and all other elected officials and their appointees within the county upon matters pertaining to public health services and protection, particularly those requiring coordinated administration and joint interest.
(1996 Code, sec. 6.109)