The goal of the Public Health Officer is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of all Acworth residents.  The Health Officer operates under the authority and guidelines laid out by NH RSAs, primarily RSAs 128, 147 and 595.

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The Health Officer:

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• Enforces the New Hampshire public health rules and laws, as well as local ordinances and regulations

• Serve as a liaison between state officials and the local community on issues concerning local public health

 

The Health Officer’s responsibilities include:

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• Inspect daycare/foster homes

• Inspect septic systems to certify failure

• Provide information on public health-related topics

• Investigate complaints regarding local public health concerns

• Help in minimizing the impact of adverse events on our population such as natural disasters, biological terrorism, chemical terrorism or naturally occurring communicable disease outbreaks