May the state health director or local health director delegate isolation or quarantine authority to another public official?
Yes. A public official granted authority under G.S. Chapter 130A may delegate that authority to “another person authorized by the public official.” G.S. 130A-6. Because isolation and quarantine are exercises of the state’s police power, such a delegation should be made to another public official, not to a private person or entity.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
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