American Brass Co. v. State Board of Health

Before stating the question for decision, we will outline the statutory provisions involved in this proceeding. The State Board of Health consists of seven members. The president of the board is chosen by the board and the board also chooses a secretary, who is by the provisions of sec. 140.02, Stats., the state health officer. The State Board of Health has been in existence for many years.

The legislature of 1919 enacted ch. 447, which by its title provided—

“for supervision and control by the state board of health of water and ice supplies, water purification, sewage and refuse treatment and…