In addition to any other powers vested in it by law, the Salt Lake Valley health 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 effect the purpose of this chapter and enforce the same by all appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings;
C. Secure necessary scientific, technical, administrative and operational services, including laboratory facilities, by contract or otherwise, through the authority of the mayor;
D. Prepare and develop a comprehensive plan or plans for the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution;
E. Advise, consult and cooperate with other local government units, agencies of the state, industries, interstate or interlocal agencies and the federal government, and with interested persons and groups;
F. Review those matters having a bearing upon air pollution referred by other agencies (such as the planning, zoning and building offices and the fire department) and make reports, including recommendations, to the referring agencies with respect thereto;
G. Collect and disseminate information and conduct educational and training programs relating to air pollution;
H. Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons or affected groups to achieve the purposes of this chapter;
I. 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;
J. Do any and all acts which may be necessary for the successful prosecution of the purpose of this chapter within the purview of all city ordinances as established, and such other acts as may be specifically enumerated herein. (Ord. 1-06 § 30, 2006: prior code § 3-1-4)