N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 146: Health officer

§ 146. Health officer. No person shall be eligible to appointment as

health officer unless he shall be a physician and surgeon duly licensed

to practice under the laws of this state, and who has practiced as such

for at least ten years. The health officer shall possess such powers and

perform such duties as shall be delegated to or prescribed by the

commissioner of public safety or by ordinance of the common council.