(A) The Chief and, through him and as directed by him, the Department, is vested with the authority of the Mayor to enforce this Code. Such authority is subordinate to the authority of other Departments to determine the presence or absence of Code compliance with respect to technical matters entrusted to their care, such as for one example the interpretation of the Building Code. The Chief, in consultation with the City Prosecutor and the City Department head having jurisdiction, shall cause service of citations respecting misdemeanors in process of commission arising under the other Titles of this Code.
(B) In the exercise of this authority, the Chief shall be responsive to the direction of the Mayor. (Ord. 606, 5-14-92)