14.1.5.100 Appointment of the Public Health Officer

(a) The Public Health Officer shall be appointed upon nomination by the Governor and confirmation by the Council. In a case of imminent hazard, the Governor may immediately appoint a Public Health Officer; provided that such appointments shall not exceed beyond ninety days.

(b) The Public Health Officer may be an employee of the Pueblo but may also be an official or professional not currently employed by the Pueblo

(c) The Public Health Officer must have appropriate public health expertise as demonstrated by relevant education background, professional experience, cultural competency, and/or other qualifications and experience as a Public Health official.

(d) The Governor may appoint a local county, state, or federal public health officer (or their equivalent) to serve as the Public Health Officer.