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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 101Pt. 3Ch. 1§ 101000 County Health Officer Appointment

§ 101000 County Health Officer Appointment

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§ 101000 County Health Officer Appointment

This law says every county board of supervisors must choose a health officer who works as a county employee.

Key Takeaways

  • •Each board of supervisors must appoint a health officer.
  • •The health officer is considered a county officer (county employee).
  • •The rule started on January 1, 1996.

Example

The county board meets and picks Dr. Lee to be the health officer who will run the county's health inspections.

Because the law requires it, the board has to officially appoint Dr. Lee as the health officer, and he becomes a county worker.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 101000 County Health Officer Appointment

Each board of supervisors shall appoint a health officer who is a county officer. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorshealth officercounty officer

Related Statutes

  • § 101010 Health Officer Appointment Notice
  • § 101005 County Health Officer Qualifications
  • § 121400 Intercounty Prisoner Release Transfer
  • § 100100 Department Name Change
  • § 100105 Health Care Services Leadership

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 101000.
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