ORDER No. 20z1b
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT DF DR. DAVID L.
BRYSDN AS KERR COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER
Un this the 25th day of April 1991, upon motion made by
Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Holekamp, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote oŁ 4-0-0 to appoint llr.
David L. Bryson as the Kerr County Health Officer for the
unexpired term ending December 31, 1992 at 5100.00 per month,
effective effective April 1, 1991.
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oUBCHAPTER B. 'HEALTH AUTHORITIES
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§ 121.021. Appointment
_, The governing body of a~mutiicipa]ity or the commissioners.cotirtcof a.
county that has not established a local health department or a public health
district may appoint a physician as health authority to'administer state and
local laws relating to public health in the municipality's or county's jurisdic-
tion.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg.,,ch. 678, § It eff. Sept. d, 1989.
Historical and Statutory Notes
prior Levi: Vernon's Ann.Civ.St, art. 44366, fib 1.03(5);
' 4cts 1983, 68th' Leg., p. 798, ch. 190. & 1. 2.03.
sls 1985,. 69th Leg., ch: 539, § 2.
§ 121.022. ~uahflcations
ta) ~ hearts, authority must be:
(1) a competent physician with a reputable professional standing.who is
legally qualified to practice medicine in this state; and,
(2) a resident of this state.
(b) To be ,qualified to serve as a health authority: 'the annointee must:
(1) take and subscribe to the official oath; and
(2) file a copy of the Hart, ~*+d appointment with the Hoard.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
°" 'listorlcal and Statutory Notes
Prior Lew: Vcrnon's Ann.CiJ.St. art.. 44366,!§8.02(2),
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 798, ch. 190, § 1. (b).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 539, § 3.
§ 121:023. Term of Office
A health authority serves for a term of two years and may be appointed to
~occessive term's.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, §'l,-eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Historical and Stahttory Notea
Prior Law: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 539, § 3.
Acts 1983, 66th Leg., p. 796, ch.'190, § 1. Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 44366, § 3.02(6):
§ 121.024. Duties
(a) A health authority is a state officer when performing duties prescribed
by state la~v..
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(b) A health authority shall perform each duty that is:
(1) necessary to implement and enforce a law to protect the public
health; or
(2) prescribed by the board.
(c) The duties of :a.health.authority include:
(1) establisning, maintaining, and enforcing quarantine in the health
authority's jurisdiction;
(2) aiding the board in relation,to local quarantine, inspection,'disease
prevention and suppression,•birth and death statistics, and general sanita-
tion in the health authoritya jurisdiction;
E3) repornng the presence of contagious; infectious, and dangerous' epi•
demic diseases in the health authority's jprisdiction to the, board in.the
,manner and at the times prescribed by the board;
(4) reporting to the board on any subject on which it is. proper for the
board to direct that a,repor; be made; and
(5) aiding the board in the enforcement of the following in'the health
^ authority's jurisdiction:
(A) proper rules, requirements, and ordinances:
(R) sanitation laws;
(C) quarantine rules; and
(D) vital statistics collections.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eEf. Sept. 1, 198y.
Historical and Statutory Motes
Prlor Lnav:
Acts 1983, 66th Leg., p. 798, d~. 190, § 1.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 539, § 3.
Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 44366, §§ 3.01(a);
3.OJfhl.
§ 121.025. Removal From Offlcr
A,,health authority ,may be removed from office for cause under :the
personnel procedures applicable to the heads of departments of the local
government that the health authority serves.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Historical and Statutory Notes
Prlor Law:
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 798, ch. 190, § 1.
Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 44366, § 3A2(c).
[Sections 121.026 to 121.030 reserved for expansion]
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST ~~
PEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: w.c. Stacy OFFICE: county Judge
MEETING DATE: April 25, 1991 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) -Approval of county xealth Officer at $100.00
per month-Dr. llavid L. Bryson.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES TP needed. NO
PLEASE STATE REASON
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT:
County Judge
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance
with Article 6252-17 1s as follows:
* Meetings held on second Monday, 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
" Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:00 P.M. previous Thrusday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: is
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON : 4/9/91 ra 4:00 pm
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine tf
adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action
at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request
Guidelines.
ORDER NO. 20216
APPROVAL OF THE APPOIIdTMENT OF
DR. DAVID L. BRYSON AS KEI2R
(AUNTY HEALTH OFFICER
April 25, 1991
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