The Health Commission, in addition to other duties contained in this chapter or otherwise imposed upon it by any federal, state or local law, shall perform the following duties:
(a) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Director on all matters affecting the department and the public health of the City. The Commission shall consult with and advise the Director, but may not direct the conduct of the department. The Commission shall render such periodic written reports and recommendations as it deems necessary to the Director. Public meetings of the Commission may be called by the Director for the consideration of the affairs of the department, and the Director shall be chairman of such meetings.
(b) Serve in an advisory capacity to Council and the Mayor on all matters affecting the public health of the City, including, but not limited to: (1) Appointment and evaluation of Director and (2) Establishment of policy regarding priority of budgets, duties and enforcement.
The Commission shall consult with and advise Council and the Mayor, but may not direct the conduct of the affairs of the City. Public meetings of the Commission may be called by the Commission for the consideration of the public health of the City, and the chairman shall preside at such meetings. The Commission shall render such periodic written reports and recommendations as it deems necessary to the Mayor and Council.
(c) Serve in such other capacities and perform such other duties relating to the subject of public health as may be requested by Council.
(Ord. 773-90. Passed 7-31-90.)