7.3 Purpose

The Board of Health shall promote the health and welfare of the public.

7.4 Responsibilities

The Board of Health shall enforce the state sanitary and environmental codes and all other applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations, and ordinances. Jurisdictional concerns include, but are not limited to, communicable disease, food, water, air, and tenant housing. The Board of Health shall make rules and regulations which are necessary for the health and welfare of the public.

7.5 Additional Responsibilities

The Board of Health shall have the authority to organize and direct the public health nursing services in the community.