147 - Deputy health officer.

§ 147. Deputy  health officer. The health officer by the authority and  under the direction of the commissioner of public safety may  appoint  a  deputy,  to  hold office during his pleasure. He may, when authorized by  the commissioner and subject to the approval of the  board  of  estimate  and  apportionment, appoint such other assistants and employ such health  and sanitary experts as may be required to carry into effect the powers,  decisions, orders and directions vested in said commissioner and  health  officer  by  this chapter and otherwise by law. The compensation of such  deputy, assistants and experts  shall  be  fixed  by  the  commissioner,  subject to the approval of the board of estimate and apportionment.