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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2-4 MAYOR
CHAPTER 2-8 CITY COUNCIL AND WARDS OF THE CITY
CHAPTER 2-12 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 2-14 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 2-16 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL*
CHAPTER 2-20 DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CHAPTER 2-21 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-22 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 2-23 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-25 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHAPTER 2-26 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-28 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
CHAPTER 2-29 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 2-30 MULTIAGENCY REGULATION OF IMPLOSIONS*
CHAPTER 2-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT*
CHAPTER 2-32 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CHAPTER 2-36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 2-38 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-40 CITYWIDE LANGUAGE ACCESS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CITY SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-44 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING*
CHAPTER 2-45 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-50 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 2-51 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT*
CHAPTER 2-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-53 CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS*
CHAPTER 2-55 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-56 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CHAPTER 2-57 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-60 DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 2-64 MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 2-68 DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION*
CHAPTER 2-70 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-72 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-74 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
CHAPTER 2-76 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-78 CIVILIAN OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 2-80 COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY*
CHAPTER 2-84 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
CHAPTER 2-92 DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-96 OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 2-100 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION*
CHAPTER 2-102 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 2-106 DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2-108 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-112 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2-112-005 Definitions.
2-112-010 Establishment and composition.
2-112-020 Succession.
2-112-030 Commissioner - Administrative authority.
2-112-040 Power to arrest violators.
2-112-050 Police powers.
2-112-060 Employees held harmless for official acts.
2-112-070 Adoption of health and environmental rules.
2-112-080 Report of disease occurrence.
2-112-090 Health system planning.
2-112-100 Grants and other agreements.
2-112-110 Commissioner - Additional powers and duties.
2-112-120 Transfer of rights, powers and duties.
2-112-130 Commissioner - Communicable disease control procedures.
2-112-140 Immunization treatment and vaccination.
2-112-150 Compulsory vaccination limitations.
2-112-160 Disinfection of premises.
2-112-170 Power to order vacation of premises.
2-112-180 Health and safety hazards - Investigation authority.
2-112-190 Health-related agreements with the Chicago Board of Education and other City of Chicago schools.
2-112-200 Health-related agreements authorized under the National and Community Services Trust Act.
2-112-205 Essential service contracts.
2-112-210 Agreements for health screening and diagnostic services.
2-112-220 Clinical health services agreements.
2-112-230 Tuberculosis clinical services.
2-112-240 Chronic disease detection and treatment programs.
2-112-250 Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Liability limitations.
2-112-260 Contaminated food or beverage controls.
2-112-270 Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act.
2-112-280 Publication of health information.
2-112-290 Records and forms.
2-112-300 Fees and charges.
2-112-310 Impersonation of Department personnel prohibited.
2-112-320 Failure to report disease occurrence.
2-112-330 Violation of recordkeeping provision.
2-112-340 Violation of rules and orders.
CHAPTER 2-116 ZONING AND EXAMINATION BOARDS
CHAPTER 2-120 COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 2-124 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-132 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-140 PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-148 CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON URBAN OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER 2-150 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-151 EMPOWERMENT ZONE / ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 2-152 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 2-154 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ENTITIES
CHAPTER 2-156 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
CHAPTER 2-157 LARGE LOT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-158 SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
CHAPTER 2-159 ADJACENT NEIGHBORS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-160 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-164 PRIVATIZATION - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE*
CHAPTER 2-165 DEBT TRANSACTIONS - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 2-168 CHICAGO FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
CHAPTER 2-172 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-173 WELCOMING CITY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 2-176 MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
CHAPTER 2-178 PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN REGISTRY PROGRAMS
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHAPTER 2-112
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
* Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-24-21, p. 27657, Art. I, § 1, amended the title of Ch. 2-112 to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion, Ch. 2-112 was entitled, "Board of Health".
2-112-005   Definitions.
2-112-010   Establishment and composition.
2-112-020   Succession.
2-112-030   Commissioner – Administrative authority.
2-112-040   Power to arrest violators.
2-112-050   Police powers.
2-112-060   Employees held harmless for official acts.
2-112-070   Adoption of health and environmental rules.
2-112-080   Report of disease occurrence.
2-112-090   Health system planning.
2-112-100   Grants and other agreements.
2-112-110   Commissioner – Additional powers and duties.
2-112-120   Transfer of rights, powers and duties.
2-112-130   Commissioner – Communicable disease control procedures.
2-112-140   Immunization treatment and vaccination.
2-112-150   Compulsory vaccination limitations.
2-112-160   Disinfection of premises.
2-112-170   Power to order vacation of premises.
2-112-180   Health and safety hazards – Investigation authority.
2-112-190   Health-related agreements with the Chicago Board of Education and other City of Chicago schools.
2-112-200   Health-related agreements authorized under the National and Community Services Trust Act.
2-112-205   Essential service contracts.
2-112-210   Agreements for health screening and diagnostic services.
2-112-220   Clinical health services agreements.
2-112-230   Tuberculosis clinical services.
2-112-240   Chronic disease detection and treatment programs.
2-112-250   Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Liability limitations.
2-112-260   Contaminated food or beverage controls.
2-112-270   Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act.
2-112-280   Publication of health information.
2-112-290   Records and forms.
2-112-300   Fees and charges.
2-112-310   Impersonation of Department personnel prohibited.
2-112-320   Failure to report disease occurrence.
2-112-330   Violation of recordkeeping provision.
2-112-340   Violation of rules and orders.
2-112-005 Definitions.
   For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
   "Commissioner" or "Commissioner of Public Health" or "Commissioner of Health" means the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health of the City of Chicago or his or her designee.
   "Department" or "Department of Public Health" or "Department of Health" means the Department of Public Health of the City of Chicago.
(Added Coun. J. 12-13-17, p. 63286, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-24-21, p. 27657, Art. I, § 1)
2-112-010 Establishment and composition.
   There is hereby established an executive department of the municipal government of the City which shall be known as either the Department of Public Health of the City of Chicago or the Department of Health of the City of Chicago. The Department shall be administered by a Commissioner of Public Health, who shall either be a physician, duly licensed in Illinois, or have an advanced degree in a field related to public health and professional experience in public health administration or hospital administration. If the Commissioner is not a physician, at least one deputy commissioner of the Department shall be a physician, duly licensed to practice in Illinois. The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the City Council.
(Prior code § 9-1(a); Amend Coun. J. 2-24-21, p. 27657, Art. I, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39525, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10134, § 1)
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