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This bill modifies the qualifications for three key public health positions in West Virginia: the State Health Officer, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services. Previously, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health was required to hold a doctorate degree, but this bill removes that requirement and instead mandates five years of experience in public health administration. Additionally, the bill removes the strict "full-time" employment requirement for both the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services, allowing them to engage in other work as long as it does not interfere with their official duties, aiming to attract and retain highly qualified individuals for these important roles.

Health and Social Services

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