The head of the Department of Health of the Ashland City Health District shall be the Board of Health, composed of five members to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council, to serve without compensation, and a majority of whom shall be a quorum. The Mayor shall be the President by virtue of his office. The term of office of the members of the Board shall be five years from the date of appointment, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The Board shall have all the powers granted to and perform all duties imposed upon boards of health of health districts by the general laws of Ohio, including the power to make and enforce orders and regulations. Such regulations shall have the force and effect of ordinances, and shall be published in the same manner.
The Board shall administer and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the preservation and promotion of the public health, including the prevention and restriction of disease, and the prevention, abatement and suppression of nuisances.
(Amended November 7, 2000)
If the Council shall determine the Ashland City Health District should unite with a General Health District in the formation of a single district it may do so in conformity with State law providing for the same. (Amended 11-6-18.)
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE