The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-04-16
The Board Of H,alth--A Propo.ition.

The following is, We believe tie substance " a
proposition which has been laid before the Presi-
dent Of the Board Of health. and snapped up by
the ubiquitous GAzETrK reporter. There is much
sound sense in the propositions. though some
| amendments might be adTantaceously made. We
have not heard how the Premier President received
the propositions.
Proposition for ne appointment u a Chit Msrii-
cal Officer Of Hseih for ne Ha,oaiaH Islands,
LET. The Chief Medical Officer of Health shall
be appointed BY the Board OF Health. with the ap-
proyal of His Majesty the King in Privy Council.
u. He shall be Physician. having Diploma
from some recognized Faculty or College Of Medi-
cine in good standing. He shall also give proof
that he has studied public hygiene lie shall not
he less than forty years OF age.
u, be shall not carry on the general practice OF
his profession in Honolulu. but shall devote his
whole time TO the performance Of his duties.
~. He shall be ex-oflsio member Of the Board
of Health, but without the right 10 vote.
Jfh. Under the direction Of the Board Of Health
he shall from time TO time visit the several islands,
confer with the district physicians, and report on
all matters relating to the treatment OF the sick.
the provision Of medicines, the sanitation OF cities
villages, hospitals, barracks. lodCing-houses and
other dwellings, schools and public buildings. He
shall report on all public nuisauces which come
under his observation. He shall report on the
sanitary condition Of the natives, Chinese and
other foreigners resident in the various districts,
he shall superintend the administration of quar-
antlne and all other sanitary lIws. He shall sug
gsst measures 10 prevent the introduction and
propagation of contagious diseases and especially
shall advise and superuttnd the treatment Of the
lepers. He shall that efficient means taken
10 secure the general vaccination Of the people
with pure lymph. He shall render to the Board OF
Health all possible assistance and advice on sani-
tary emergencies and on all questions Of public and
domestic sanitation.
dtL. He shall obey the instructions Of the Board
OF Health and see that their orders and regulations
are duly observed and carried ont.
Tfh. He shaii urnsont a thu Rnnr1 Of Health
quarterly report containing such information as
the Board shall require and also annual report
which, after the approval of the Board shall be
presented TO the priyy council and the Legislature.
sfh. He shall be appointed for a term Of four
years at salary Of 5000 per annun with travel
ing expenses
sh. He shall be provided with an office in the
Governments building and allowed the assistance
Of the Secretary of the B0ard Of Health. and his
Office shall be open for the TRANSACTION Of public
business during the usual Office hours.
Subjects not mentioned specially in the fore
going which should be included in the duties Of
the Chief Medical Officer Of Health.
i'f The registration Of births and deaths in Ho-
nolulu and such other districts as 1t may be con-
sidered practicable.
2,id The organization Of j system of nuisance
inspection and removal by employing the police.
3Td. 10 secure the public against the of foul
water, adulterated food, bad meat and fish, and
other unwholesome articles of diet
III. To superintend IN con junction with the en- |
gineors, tho construction Of waer-closets plumb
ing, house drains and public sewers and to issue
regulations for the prevention of unnecessary |
waste Of water.
5A. To make and supsrintcnd regulations with |
regard to the burial of the dead and for ascertain
ing the cause Of death where there has been no |
regular attending physician: also for the regula- |
hon of cemeteries and the removal of dead bodies
9TH. 10 advise the Board of Health and TO carry /
put the registration Of qualified physicians and /
surgeons.