32.1-33 - When Board to perform duties of local board. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-33. When Board to perform duties of local board.

If any governing body of a county or city which does not enter into acontract with the Board for the operation of the local health department doesnot appoint a local health director or establish a local health department,the Board may exercise the authority and perform the duties of the localhealth director or local health department until a local health director isappointed or local health department is established by the governing body.The compensation of all officers and agents appointed by the Board under thissection and the expenses incurred by them shall be a charge upon and shall bepaid by such governing body.

(Code 1950, § 32-40; 1979, c. 711.)