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GA SB293
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ben Watson
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AI Summary
- The commissioner of public health gains authority to appoint district health directors for each health district, replacing the previous system where county boards of health independently appointed their own directors
- District health directors are no longer required to be licensed physicians; candidates may alternatively hold a master's degree in public health or a related field, but must appoint a licensed physician as chief medical officer to oversee clinical programs if they are not themselves licensed
- County boards of health of constituent counties must meet in joint session and approve the commissioner's selected director by majority vote
- The commissioner may appoint an interim district health director without county board of health approval when a vacancy occurs; if a permanent director is not appointed or approved within one year, the department must provide quarterly recruitment updates to county boards of health
- District health directors serve under the supervision of the commissioner and are subject to personnel action by the commissioner, consolidating oversight authority at the state level
Legislative Description
County Boards of Health; operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; provide
Last Action
Act 383
4/19/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/29/2024
Rules3/9/2023
Full Bill Text
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