§ 4-1202. Functions.

The Department of Health, subject to applicable state and municipal law, shall:

(1)

Protect the health of the people of the City.

(2)

Enforce the State Sanitary Code.

(3)

Adopt and enforce local health and sanitary regulations.

(4)

Make such health inspections and examinations as may be required by law and, with the approval of the Council, institute and conduct programs of public health.

(5)

Investigate the causes and institute measures for the control of epidemic, preventable and communicable disease.

(6)

Operate or provide for emergency medical services.

(7)

Perform such other duties as are required by this Charter or assigned in writing by the Mayor.