608.04 POWERS.

   In addition to any other powers vested in it by law the Department shall:

   (a)    Conduct studies, investigations and research relating to air pollution and its prevention, abatement and control;

   (b)    Issue such orders as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and enforce the same by all appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings;

   (c)    Hold hearings relating to any aspect of or matter in the administration of this chapter;

   (d)    Secure necessary scientific, technical, administrative and operational services, including laboratory facilities, by contract or otherwise;

   (e)    Prepare and develop a comprehensive plan or plans for the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution;

   (f)    Advise, consult and cooperate with other local governmental units, agencies of the State, industries, interstate or interlocal agencies and the Federal Government and with interested persons and groups;

   (g)    Review those matters having a bearing upon air pollution referred by other agencies of the City and make reports, including recommendations, to the referring agencies with respect thereto;

   (h)    Collect and disseminate information and conduct educational and training programs relating to air pollution;

   (i)    Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons or affected groups to achieve the purposes of this chapter;

   (j)    Receive and administer grants or other funds or gifts from public and private agencies, including the State and Federal Government, for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions of this chapter; and

   (k)    Do any and all acts which may be necessary for the successful prosecution of the policy of this chapter and such other acts as may be specifically enumerated herein. (Ord. 1967-29. Passed 9-26-67.)