The Board of Health shall be composed of five members who shall serve without compensation. Their term shall be for three years. To create staggered terms, the Mayor, with the consent of Council, can appoint members for less than three years. The members of the existing Board of Health shall continue in office for the terms for which they were appointed. The Board shall elect one of its members as President.
The Board of Health shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by ordinance of Council and by statutes governing boards of health in cities not in conflict with such ordinances.
(Amended November 2, 2021)