SB 398
Removing full time requirement for health officers
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Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for the State Health Officer, Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services in West Virginia. Currently, these positions require full-time employment. This bill removes that full-time requirement, allowing individuals to hold these positions while also engaging in other professional activities. The bill aims to improve recruitment and retention of qualified individuals for these roles.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for full-time employment for the State Health Officer, Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services.
- Allows these officials to hold other employment or business interests.
- The State Health Officer must be licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia.
- The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health must hold a doctorate degree with five years’ experience in public health administration.
- The Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services must be selected with consideration to training and experience in senior issues.
- The Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services must not be a candidate for nor hold any other public office or trust.
- The Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services reports directly to the Governor or their designee.
Who is affected
- State Health Officer
- Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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