1. The district health officer shall, with the approval of the district board of health:
(a) Approve a job description, qualifications and compensation for a chief medical officer; and
(b) Oversee the recruitment and selection process for and appoint a chief medical officer, who serves under the direction of the district health officer.
2. The chief medical officer is entitled to receive the compensation approved by the district health officer and serves at the pleasure of the district board of health.