Carol Quest, RN Director/Health Officer Watertown Department of Public Health
Types of Local Health Ordinances Public Nuisances Effecting Health ordinance Aka Human Health Hazards References Section (2) of the Wisconsin Statutes Defines types of hazards Describes abatement/enforcement process
Types of Local Health Ordinances Health and Sanitation Appointment and Requirements for Health Officer Keeping of Domestic Animals Environmental Sanitation Found in Watertown and Jefferson Co. ordinances Inspection Program References multiple state statues
Process of Passing an Ordinance Local health officials draft ordinance with assistance from City Attorney/Corp. Council Ordinance is reviewed and passed by Board of Health Ordinance is reviewed by City Common Council/County Board (two readings)