§ 2.100.230. Engagement of medical services.

A.

Subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the board of supervisors, the personnel director shall be authorized to engage professional medical arts services on behalf of employees, and to initiate claims for payment as need therefor may, from time to time, require. Such services may include, but shall not be limited to, examinations, diagnostic evaluations and treatment.

B.

The personnel director shall be authorized to engage professional medical arts services on behalf of current or prospective employees when he deems it appropriate for the purpose of pre-employment or return-to-work physical examinations, or for any other medical certification purpose in relation to county personnel.

C.

Claims for professional services rendered pursuant to this section shall constitute a proper county charge and shall be processed in the manner of claims against the county generally, following approval by the personnel director.

(Ord. 985 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2031)