IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting chapter 39, Jackson County Code, 1984, to be titled "Public Health," consisting of thirteen sections, with a penalty provision.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5588, January 10, 2022
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams and Jalen Anderson, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, as authorized by article VII, section 18(c) of the Missouri Constitution, article II, section 16.30 of the Jackson County Charter empowers the Legislature to enact ordinances "to protect and promote" public health; and,
WHEREAS, a recent court ruling has called into question the State of Missouri's public health statutory and regulatory schemes that have previously constituted the authority for public health orders issued by the Jackson County Health Department and administration; and,
WHEREAS, it is now in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County that the Legislature adopt its own Ordinance establishing a public health protection and enforcement framework, independent of state statutes and regulations, for the protection of the County's citizens against communicable disease; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause.
Chapter 39, Jackson County Code, to be titled "Public Health," and consisting of thirteen sections to be known as sections 3900., 3901., 3902., 3903., 3904., 3905., 3906., 3907., 3908., 3909., 3910., 3911., and 3912., is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
3900. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms have the meanings indicated:
Administrator means the Person in charge of an Institution including, but not limited to, the chief executive officer, chairperson of the board, president, clinician in charge, or any equivalent position, or the authorized designee of any such Person.
Advanced Practice Nurse means a Nurse who has education beyond t...
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