The mayor shall appoint, with the consent of the council, a city health officer.

(Code 2001)

The city health officer shall:

(a)   Cause health investigations and inspections to be made as required by the laws of Kansas and of the city;

(b)   Make recommendations to the board respecting the improvement of health of the inhabitants of the city;

(c)   Make all health reports required by the State Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health;

(d)   Perform such other duties as may be required of him or her under the laws of the State of Kansas or of the city.

(Code 2001)