An Act to Support Municipal Public Health amends local board of health membership and authority.
An Act to Support Municipal Public Health amends the law governing local boards of health to clarify membership requirements and the authority of a local board of health. The local health officer is secretary ex officio of the local board of health and shall keep a record of all proceedings. The local board of health constitutes an advisory body to the local health officer. The board may educate the public, propose ordinances, advise local select boards, and collaborate with other entities to support local public health work.
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