The Director is authorized to exercise powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this subchapter, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(A) To investigate the dwelling conditions in the city in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation;
(B) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(C) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections; provided, the entries shall be made in a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession; and
(D) To appoint and fix the duties of the officers, agents and employees as the Director deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 4-62)