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Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-20-1-28

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 28. (a) A local health officer may be removed only for one (1) of the following reasons:

(1) A failure to perform the officer's statutory duties.

(2) A failure to enforce the rules of the state department.

(3) Other good cause.

(b) Except as provided in IC 16-19-3-12, IC 16-19-3-13, and IC 16-19-3-15, a local health officer may be removed only by the board that appointed the health officer.

(c) When removal of a local health officer is sought by the appointing authority, the local health officer is entitled to the following:

(1) At least five (5) days notice.

(2) An open hearing.

(3) Representation by counsel.

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