May the local health director delegate his or her powers and duties to another person?
Most of the powers and duties of a local health director may be delegated to another person.[1] However, the director’s authority to embargo food and drink in some circumstances may not be delegated.[2]
[1] G.S. 130A-6 (“Whenever authority is granted by this Chapter upon a public official, the authority may be delegated to another person authorized by the public official.”).
[2] G.S. 130A-21(a).
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government