5-2-2: SOLID WASTE OFFICER, POWERS AND DUTIES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Solid Waste Officer under this Chapter are hereby delegated to the County Highway Engineer. The Solid Waste Officer shall have all necessary authority to implement and carry out the provisions of this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the following:
   A.   Review License Applications: To review and consider all license applications and supporting materials which are referred to him/her for operations within the County, and after consideration, to recommend in writing with documentation to the County Board that a license may be granted or denied.
   B.   Inspection; Investigation: To inspect operations to determine compliance with this Chapter and to investigate complaints about violations of this Chapter.
   C.   Compel Compliance: To recommend to the County Attorney that legal proceedings be initiated against a person to compel compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or to abate or control an operation not in compliance with this Chapter.
   D.   Studies; Investigations; Research: To encourage and conduct studies, investigations and research relating to aspects of solid waste management, including, but not limited to, methodology, chemical and physical considerations, and engineering.
   E.   Advise; Consult; Cooperate: To advise, consult, and cooperate with the public and other governmental agencies in furtherance of the purpose of this Chapter. (Ord. 5, 12-12-1972)