There is hereby established a position of health officer for the City of Lakin, being one who is a practicing health professional, which shall be appointed by the Mayor, at the first regular council meeting in May.

(Code 2003)

The city health officer shall:

(a)   Cause health investigations and inspections to be made as required by the laws of Kansas and of the city;

(b)   Make recommendations to the board respecting the improvement of health of the inhabitants of the city;

(c)   Make all health reports required by the State Board of Health;

(d)   Perform such other duties as may be required of him or her under the laws of the State of Kansas or of the city.

(Code 2003)