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§ 2-198 HAWAII COUNTY CODE Article 40. Department of Environmental Management. Section 2-198. Definitions. (a) "Director" means the director of the department of environmental management. (b) "Department" means the department of environmental management. (c) "Commission" means the environmental management commission. (2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) Section 2-199. Composition of department. There shall be a department of environmental management consisting of a director, the necessary staff and an environmental management commission. (2001, ord 01-110, sec 2; am 2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) Section 2-200. Statement of policy. The department of environmental management is established to protect, preserve, and enhance our environment by promoting the wise management of our waste. (2001, ord 01-110, sec 2; am 2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) Section 2-201. Appointment and qualifications of department head. The director of environmental management shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the council, and may be removed by the mayor. The director shall have had a minimum of five years' administrative experience in a related field. (2001, ord 01-110, sec 2; am 2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) Section 2-202. Powers, duties and functions. The department of environmental management shall manage solid waste, wastewater, and recycling programs of the County, and exercise other functions prescribed by ordinance. The department shall administer this article as well as chapters 20 and 21 through the director. The director may delegate to any person such power and authority vested in the director as the director deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of these chapters, except the power to make rules. The director may adopt, amend and repeal rules relating to solid waste, wastewater and recycling. (2001, ord 01-110, sec 2; am 2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) Section 2-203. Divisions within department. (a) The department of environmental management shall be divided under the director into the following divisions: (1) Wastewater Division. The wastewater division shall be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of all sewage programs and facilities operated by and for the County. (2) Solid Waste Division. The solid waste division shall be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of all solid waste programs and facilities operated by and for the County. (2001, ord 01-110, sec 2; am 2005, ord 05-22, sec 1.) 2-86