SB398 removes the full-time requirement for the State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health.

SB398 modifies the qualifications for the State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, removing the full-time requirement. The State Health Officer must be licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia, while the Commissioner must hold a doctorate degree with five years of public health experience. Both positions serve at the will of the secretary and may not engage in other employment inconsistent with their duties.

SB398 removes the full-time requirement for the State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health.

SB398 modifies the qualifications for the State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, removing the full-time requirement. The State Health Officer must be licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia, while the Commissioner must hold a doctorate degree with five years of public health experience. Both positions serve at the will of the secretary and may not engage in other employment inconsistent with their duties.