Sec. 28. (a) A local health officer may be removed only for one (1) of the following reasons: (1) A failure to perform the officer's statutory duties. (2) A failure to enforce the rules of the state department. (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.]
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