A. Establishment:
The Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council, shall appoint a Board of Health of the Steubenville Health District composed of five (5) electors of the City of Steubenville. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation. The
Mayor shall be the President of the Board, but shall not have a vote. A majority of those appointed shall constitute a quorum.
B. Term of Office of Members:
The term of office of the members shall be five (5) years from the date of appointment, except of those first appointed: one (1) shall serve for five (5) years; one (1) for four (4) years; one (1) for three (3) years; one (1) for two (2) years; and one (1) for one (1) year; and thereafter; one (1) shall be appointed each year. The Mayor shall make the determination as to who shall serve the five (5) year term, who shall serve the four (4) year term, who shall serve the three (3) year term, who shall serve the two (2) year term and who shall serve the one (1) year term.
C. Powers and Duties:
The Board of Health shall have all powers and perform all the duties provided by the laws of the State of Ohio, and shall carry out and enforce all lawful ordinances and regulations of the City with reference to public health.
The Board of Health shall further have the power to hire in accordance with Paragraph E of this Section; and also, shall have the power to fire or suspend or discharge any employee.
D. Meetings:
The Board of Health shall elect one (1) of its number President Pro Tempore. The Board shall meet for the transaction of business at least once in each calendar month, and additionally, as often as is necessary for the prompt and thorough transaction of its business. Special meetings of the board shall be called by the President or by any three members thereof.
E. Employees:
All of the employees of the Health Board shall be appointed by the Board, shall be under the direction and supervision of the Health Commissioner and shall take their orders and instructions from him or her. The number and salaries of such employee shall be determined by Council.
F. Health Commissioner:
The Health Commissioner shall be selected by the Board under non-competitive provisions of civil service.
The said Health Commissioner shall have the right to suspend any employee for a period not to exceed three (3) days. (Amended 11-3-87.)