[Added 8-19-1963]
There shall be a Department of Health under the direction and control
of a licensed health officer, who shall also be known as the "Director of
the Department of Health." He shall be appointed by the Township Manager in
consultation with the Township Advisory Health Council, hereinafter referred
to in this article as the "Advisory Health Council." All employees, including
the Plumbing Inspector and Registrar of Vital Statistics, shall be appointed
by the Township Manager in consultation with the Health Officer and the Advisory
Health Council.
A.
The Township Health Officer shall have and perform all
the powers and duties prescribed by applicable general law and ordinances
of the Township. He shall be responsible for the enforcement of all state
health statutes, regulations of the State Sanitary Code and health ordinances
of the Township.
B.
In addition to his other duties and powers, the Township
Health Officer shall have the following duties and powers:
(1)
He shall be in charge of all health programs and activities
of the Township. He shall be responsible for the efficient upkeep and maintenance
of all Health Department equipment and facilities.
(2)
He may assign employees of the Department of Health to
any work or position therein, consistent with such employees' qualifications
and licenses, as provided by law. He shall report to the Township Manager,
at such times as he may require, any information concerning the Department
and its work as the Township Manager deems pertinent. He shall, annually,
on a date fixed by the Township Manager, render him a full report of the activities
and operations of the Department for the preceding year. Subject to the authority
of the Township Manager, the Township Health Officer may prescribe such rules
and regulations as be deems necessary or expedient for the proper conduct
of the Health Department and for the operation and use of said Department's
equipment and facilities. When health emergencies develop, he shall take such
emergency steps as circumstances may warrant, consistent with law, ordinances
and administrative regulations.
(3)
He shall be responsible to the Township Manager for the
proper custody and preservation of books, papers, records and property under
his control. He shall be answerable to the Township Manager for the faithful
performance of his duties.
(4)
He shall administer the work of the Department of Health
in accordance with the policies established or approved by the Township Council
following recommendation of the Advisory Health Council and shall create and
supervise an efficient administrative organization for the Department.
(5)
He may conduct studies of local conditions and needs
affecting health for the purpose of developing immediate and long range plans
to meet these needs and prepare potential programs for the consideration of
the Advisory Health Council and the Township Council. He shall also keep informed
of the recent developments in the health field through reading public health
journals and other publications and through attendance at appropriate meetings,
conferences and educational sessions.
(6)
He may promote the health program through the use of
volunteers and staff workers and may establish and promote cooperative planning
and working relationships with other community and local agencies.
(7)
He may expend departmental funds in accordance with budget
appropriations and ordinances and Township accounting procedures.
(8)
He shall prepare budget estimates in conjunction with
the Advisory Health Council.
(9)
He shall attend all regular meetings of the Advisory
Health Council. He shall submit a monthly report to the Advisory Health Council
advising it as to the conduct and progress of Health Department activities
and facilities in the Township.
