32.1-32 - Independent local health departments. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-32. Independent local health departments.

A. The governing body of any county or city which does not enter into acontract with the Board for the operation of the local health departmentshall appoint the local health director and may appoint a local board ofhealth to establish policies and to advise the local health department.

B. Each local health director and local board of health appointed by agoverning body as provided in this section shall enforce all health laws ofthis Commonwealth and regulations of the State Board of Health. In case anysuch local health director or local board fails to enforce any such laws orregulations, the Commissioner may apply to the appropriate circuit court foran injunction, writ of mandamus or other appropriate remedy to compel suchlocal health director or local board to enforce such laws or regulations.

(1979, c. 711.)