(a) The Commissioner of Air Pollution Control, under the supervision and direction of the City Manager/Safety Director, shall:
(1) Supervise the execution of all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to air pollution as provided in this Air Pollution Code;
(2) Institute complaints against all violators of any of the provisions of this Air Pollution Code and institute necessary legal proceedings, either personally or through his representatives;
(3) Issue and have served upon violators orders requiring the repair of equipment or the abatement of conditions not in compliance with this Air Pollution Code;
(4) Compel the prevention and abatement of air pollution or odors or nuisances arising therefrom;
(5) Examine and approve or disapprove the plans for fuel-burning, refuse burning, process and control equipment to be installed, constructed, recon structed, altered or added to;
(6) Make inspections and tests of existing and newly installed equipment subject to the provisions of this Air Pollution Code to determine whether such equipment complies herewith;
(7) Investigate complaints of violations of the provisions of this Air Pollution Code, make inspections and observations of air pollution conditions and maintain records of such investigations, complaints, inspections and observations;
(8) Approve or reject applications for permits and administer the issuance of certificates of operation, notices, waiver citations, permits and other documents required under the provisions of this Air Pollution Code;
(9) Prepare and place before the City Manager/Safety Director for his consideration proposals for additions or revisions to this Air Pollution Code or other ruler and regulations pertaining to air pollution;
(10) Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons or affected groups in the preservation and restoration of the purity of the outdoor atmosphere;
(11) Collect and remit to appropriate officials of the City of Cleveland any fees collected for certificates of operation or examination of permits;
(12) Work with other City agencies for the purpose of coordinating activities for the common good of the City;
(13) Conduct tests and make studies of air contaminants, whether or not they are controlled by the specific limitations of this Air Pollution Code; and
(14) Perform any and all acts which may be necessary for the successful prosecution of the purposes of this Air Pollution Code and such other acts as may be specifically enumerated herein.
(Ord. 53-70. Passed 5-25-70.)
(b) The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to assume the duties of and serve as the Commissioner of Air Pollution Control whenever a vacancy in such office occurs and until such vacancy is filled.