The Director of Public Welfare, who shall be the Health Commissioner of the city, appointed by the Mayor pursuant to § 50 of the City Charter, shall have the powers and duties prescribed by § 50 of the City Charter as well as those prescribed by these Codified Ordinances and any other ordinances and resolutions of the city and any rules and regulations adopted for the public welfare and health of the city.
(1923 Code, §§ 5, 134)