§ 55. Department of Health: Commissioner.

(a) Head of Department; Qualifications.

The Commissioner of Health shall supervise and direct the Department.

The Commissioner shall have at least five years experience in public health work.

(b) Appointment; Term.

The Commissioner shall be appointed, must be confirmed, and shall serve, pursuant to Article IV, Section 6.

(c) Salary.

The Commissioner shall be paid a salary as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(d) Staff.

The Commissioner may appoint such employees as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.