§ 32.1-21. Salary; teaching activities
The Commissioner shall receive such salary as is fixed by law and shall devote his entire time to his official duties; provided, however, that the Board, with the approval of the Governor, may authorize the Commissioner to accept or undertake teaching activities. Code 1950, § 32-26; 1979, c. 711.
§ 32.1-22. Personnel; Deputy Commissioner
A. The Commissioner may employ such personnel as are necessary for the proper performance of his duties as executive officer of the Board. B. The Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Board, may appoint a Deputy Commissioner of Health who shall meet the qualifications for appointment as Commissioner and who may exercise the powers […]
§ 32.1-23. Publication of information
A. The Commissioner may provide for the publication and distribution of such information as may contribute to the preservation of the public health and the prevention of disease. B. The Commissioner shall establish, maintain and publicize a toll-free number to provide resource and referral information on pharmaceutical companies’ free and discount drug programs for persons […]
§ 32.1-17. Appointment of Commissioner; qualifications; term
A. There shall be a State Health Commissioner appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by each house of the General Assembly. The Commissioner shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth and shall be certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine or a recognized board in a primary care specialty […]
§ 32.1-18. Executive officer of Board
The Commissioner shall be the executive officer of the Board but shall not be a member thereof. Code 1950, § 32-24; 1979, c. 711.
§ 32.1-16. State Department of Health
A. There shall be a State Department of Health in the executive department responsible to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. The Department shall be under the supervision and management of the State Health Commissioner. The Commissioner shall carry out his management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies, rules and regulations of […]