This bill aims to amend the qualifications for the State Health Officer, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services in West Virginia. Specifically, it modifies the requirement for the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, who must now have five years of experience in public health administration instead of holding a doctorate degree. Additionally, both the Commissioner and the State Health Officer are now prohibited from engaging in any business or employment that conflicts with their official duties, rather than being required to serve full-time in their roles.

Furthermore, the bill establishes similar restrictions for the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services, who must also refrain from engaging in any conflicting business or employment and cannot hold any other public office or be a member of a political committee. These changes are intended to enhance the qualifications and commitment of individuals in these critical public health and senior services positions, thereby attracting and retaining high-quality talent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-1-5, 16-5P-4