§ 2.20.020. Duties of Director of the Health System.
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The Director of the Health System shall be charged with the enforcement of all County
ordinances and State laws and applicable State regulations relating to health and
sanitation. The Director shall oversee the management by the Chief Executive Officer
of San Mateo Medical Center and any clinics established and operated by the County.
The Director shall also administer all programs pertaining to the local Emergency
Medical Services Agency, environmental health services, behavioral health and recovery
services, sanitation, community health, correctional health, vital statistics, aging
and adult services, family health, animal licensing and animal control. The Director
shall also formulate policies and procedures for the operation of the various health
programs and services rendered by the department. The Director shall also supervise
and control the issuance of any permits required under County ordinance or State laws
relating to health and sanitation programs rendered by the department.
