Clarifies powers, duties, and responsibilities of public health officials in West Virginia.

The bill clarifies the powers, duties, and responsibilities of public health officials in West Virginia, including the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the State Health Officer. It outlines enforcement actions during public health emergencies, duties related to disease surveillance and control, and administrative procedures for local health departments. The bill also details the roles of local health officers and the responsibilities of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

Clarifies powers, duties, and responsibilities of public health officials in West Virginia.

The bill clarifies the powers, duties, and responsibilities of public health officials in West Virginia, including the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the State Health Officer. It outlines enforcement actions during public health emergencies, duties related to disease surveillance and control, and administrative procedures for local health departments. The bill also details the roles of local health officers and the responsibilities of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.