D.C. Code § 7-172
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§ 7-172. Assistant Director of Public Health to be physician and discharge duties of health officer during his absence or disability.
Official statutory text
The Assistant Director of Public Health shall be a physician, and during the absence of or disability of the Director of Public Health shall act as Director of Public Health and discharge the duties incident to that position.
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