8-1-1: HEALTH AND SANITATION OFFICER:

   A.   General Duties: It shall be the duty of the health and sanitation officer to:

      1.   Enforce and observe all rules, regulations and orders of the Illinois department of public health and all state laws pertaining to the preservation of the health of the people within the village.

      2.   Execute and enforce all provisions of this code and the ordinances of the village relating to nuisances, public health and sanitation.

      3.   Investigate the existence of any contagious or infectious disease within the village and to report the same promptly to the village board and to the department of health of the state of Illinois, and to act without delay in carrying out such measures for arresting the progress of the same as either or both of said bodies shall adopt.

      4.   To make all necessary sanitary and health investigations and inspections within the village in order to ensure compliance with this title.

   B.   Compensation: The health and sanitation officer shall receive as compensation for his services amounts to be fixed by the board of trustees from time to time.

   C.   Police Assistance: The village police shall assist the health and sanitation officer in the performance of his duties when called upon by said officer, or by the village manager or the president or board of trustees or any member thereof. (1951 Code 2-6, 2-6-1, 2-6-3; 1985 Code; Ord. 06-10-55)