§ 11-51. Health board; appointments, composition, qualifications, compensation, duties.

(a)

In accordance with Section 44-3-10 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, there shall be appointed, by and with the consent of the city council, a board of health consisting of five (5) members, one or more of whom shall be a reputable, licensed physician. Members shall serve without compensation.

(b)

Initial appointment shall be as follows: Two (2) members for one year, two (2) members for two (2) years, and one member for three (3) years. Thereafter, any appointment or reappointment shall be for three (3) years.

(c)

The board shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman, adopt bylaws and conduct meetings at the call of the chairman. All meetings shall be open to the public and minutes shall be kept of the proceedings.

(d)

Duties of the health board. It shall be the duty of the health board, upon call of the chairman:

(1)

To receive and review reports of finalized corrective actions by the city.

(2)

To hear appeals from persons aggrieved by a decision of the city with respect to this article.

(Ord. of 12-15-94)