Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 111 § 111-3
Board to employ agents and assistants (Fitchburg Health)
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The Board of Health may appoint and employ, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Act, the necessary agents and assistants to execute the health laws and regulations. The Board shall fix the salary or other compensation of such agents or assistants.
Under Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 111 § 111-3, the Board of Health is authorized to hire agents and assistants—following Civil Service Act procedures—to carry out health laws and regulations. The Board also holds the authority to set the pay or other compensation for those employees. This provision establishes the staffing and compensation framework that supports the Board's enforcement activities.
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Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 111 § 111-3 establishes that the Board of Health can staff itself with agents and assistants who are empowered to execute health laws and regulations. Property owners and managers operating in Fitchburg can expect that inspections or enforcement actions may be carried out by Board-appointed personnel, not solely by Board members themselves. Compliant operators generally cooperate with authorized agents who present themselves in an official capacity under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 111 § 111-3 means that the Board of Health may deploy appointed agents and assistants—not just Board members—to enforce local health laws and regulations that can affect housing conditions. Tenants who believe a health or housing violation exists may direct complaints or inquiries to the Fitchburg Board of Health, where authorized staff are in place to investigate. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how Board-appointed agents operate and what remedies may be available under local health regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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