(1) Each district medical examiner may appoint one or more assistant district medical examiners.

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(2) The qualifications of an assistant district medical examiner shall be prescribed by the State Medical Examiner Advisory Board.

(3) When delegated by the district medical examiner, an assistant district medical examiner shall:

(a) Assist the district medical examiner in investigating and certifying deaths.

(b) Have the authority and responsibility to investigate and certify deaths requiring investigation. [1973 c.408 § 10]