§ 3-2-603. DUTIES.

(a)

In general. The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability shall:

(1)

Administer and enforce environmental laws, regulations, programs, and activities for the purpose of conserving, enhancing, and perpetuating the natural resources of the county and preserving and protecting the environmental health of its citizens; and

(2)

Have the duties, functions, and responsibilities provided for in the Code and assigned to it by directive of the County Administrative Officer.

(b)

Duties. The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability is responsible for enforcement of the state laws and regulations concerning the environment that are delegated to the Department by state law, regulation, or directive.

(1988 Code, §§ 14-31, 14-33) (Bill No. 49-96, § 6, 7-1-1996; Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 2, 30, 1-16-2011; Bill No. 55-11, §§ 1, 2, 10-16-2011; Bill No. 77-15, § 2, 11-4-2015 )