(1) A municipal council may, and when required by Government by an order in this behalf shall, within such time as may be fixed therein, appoint one or more Health Officers whether temporarily or permanently, the officers being officers of the Department of Public Health.

(2) No such officer shall, save with the previous sanction of the Government, be transferable from office unless by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total number of councillors.

(3) The municipal council may recommend disciplinary action being taken against a Health Officer for abuse of powers, misconduct or neglect of duty.