§ 25-1. Position of petroleum administrator established.  


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  • (a)

    The petroleum administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the codes adopted by reference herein. For such purpose, the petroleum administrator shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The petroleum administrator shall be appointed by the director of planning and development. The petroleum administrator is hereby authorized to consult experts qualified in fields related to the subject matter of this chapter and codes adopted by reference herein as necessary to assist him/her in carrying out his/her duties. The decisions of the petroleum administrator in enforcing, interpreting, or in exercising the authority delegated by the provisions of this chapter and of the codes adopted hereby shall be deemed final, subject to appeal as provided in section 25-16 of this chapter.

    (b)

    The petroleum administrator shall be authorized to appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees for the petroleum unit as shall be authorized by the board of supervisors from time to time. The petroleum administrator may deputize such employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the petroleum unit.

(Ord. No. 4648, § 1; Ord. No. 4794, 8-2-2011)