Indiana Code 16-20-1-28. Removal of local health officers; grounds; hearing rights
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Sec. 28. (a) A local health officer may be removed only for one (1) of the following reasons:
(2) A failure to enforce the rules of the state department.
(1) A failure to perform the officer’s statutory duties.
(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.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-12.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.6.