Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-240
(Formerly Sec. 19-105). Definition of “board”
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “board” means a board of a district department of health created as provided in section 19a-241.
General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 368f — District Departments of Health
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-241
(Formerly Sec. 19-106). Formation of district departments. Board
(a) Towns, cities and boroughs, by vote of their respective legislative bodies, after a public hearing, may unite to form district departments of health, which shall be instrumentalities of their constituent municipalities. The affairs of any such district department of health shall be managed by a board, which shall h…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-242
(Formerly Sec. 19-107). Appointment of director of health. Removal. Environmental health specialists. Authorized agent
(a) The board shall, after approval of the Commissioner of Public Health, appoint some discreet person, possessing the qualifications specified in section 19a-244, to be director of health for such district, and if the director of health is not selected within sixty days from the formation of any such district, or if a…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-243
(Formerly Sec. 19-108). District rules and regulations. Powers of district. Meetings. Expenses
(a) Each board may make and adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the promotion of general health within the district not in conflict with law or with the general statutes or regulations of Connecticut state agencies. The powers of each district shall include but not be limited to the following enumerated powers:…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-244
(Formerly Sec. 19-109). Qualifications, term and duties of director of health. Employees
On and after October 1, 2010, any person nominated to be the director of health shall (1) be a licensed physician and hold a degree in public health from an accredited school, college, university or institution, or (2) hold a graduate degree in public health from an accredited school, college or institution. The educat…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-245
(Formerly Sec. 19-110). Reimbursement by state. Proportionate reduction of payments to health districts
(a) Upon application to the Department of Public Health prior to July 1, 2026, each health district that has a total population of fifty thousand or more, or serves three or more municipalities irrespective of the combined total population of such municipalities, shall annually receive from the state an amount equal to…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-246
(Formerly Sec. 19-111). Withdrawal from district
(a) Any constituent town, city or borough may, by vote passed prior to January first in any year, withdraw from the district, such withdrawal to become effective on the first day of July following, provided such city, town or borough shall have been a member of the district for at least twenty-four months prior to such…