[Adopted as Ch. II, Art. 21, Secs. 1 through 4; amended in its entirety 11-14-2007 by Ord. No. 07-319]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
In accordance with Article VII, Section 2(a), of the City Charter, there is hereby established a Health and Community Services Department. Said Department shall be composed of two divisions, to be known as the "Bangor Public Health and Wellness Division" and the "Housing and Community Services Division."
There is hereby authorized and established the position of Director of Health and Community Services. The Director of Health and Community Services shall supervise the entire operation of the Health and Community Services Department. This position shall be included in the Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of Bangor. The Director shall be appointed by the City Manager on the basis of merit and fitness alone, subject to confirmation of the City Council. The Director shall make a monthly report to the City Manager as to the business of their Department during the preceding month, shall perform the duties of the Director of Housing and Community Services as prescribed under this article and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the City Manager, the Director of the Office of Government Operations or the City Council from to time to time.
[Amended 10-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-316; 12-26-2012 by Ord. No. 13-038]
A. 
Functions and duties of the Bangor Public Health and Wellness Division. It shall be the function and duty of this Division:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(1) 
Health educator. To establish and conduct a public health education program.
(2) 
Enforcement. To enforce all laws relating to public health as may otherwise be provided by ordinance or statute.
(3) 
Other functions. To perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned to the Department by the City Manager or the City Council from time to time.
B. 
Health Officer. There is hereby authorized and established the position of Health Officer, appointed for a term of three years. This position shall be included in the Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of Bangor. The Health Officer shall be appointed by the City Manager on the basis of merit and fitness alone, subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Health Officer shall have all powers and authority provided by state laws and City ordinances relating to their position. The Health Officer shall make a monthly report to the Director of Health and Community Services and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager, Director of the Office of Government Operations, Director of Health and Community Services or the City Council from time to time.[1]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 28-58C, Public Health Advisory Board established, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Functions and duties of the Housing and Community Services Division. It shall be the function and duty of this Division:
(1) 
General assistance. To render general assistance to all eligible applicants in accordance with all applicable ordinances and statutes.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 134, General Assistance Program.
(2) 
Other functions and duties. To perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the City Manager, the Director of the Office of Government Operations or the City Council from time to time.
B. 
Director of Housing and Community Services. There is hereby authorized and established the position of Director of Housing and Community Services, whose responsibilities shall include the supervision of the Housing and Community Services Division. The Director of Housing and Community Services shall have all powers and authority provided by state laws and City ordinances relating to their position. The Director of Housing and Community Services shall make a monthly report to the City Manager and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager, the Director of the Office of Government Operations or the City Council from time to time.