Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste
Article II. General Provisions
Section 13.02.0206 Authority of the Director
- Purpose.
Considering:
- the Spokane solid waste plan;
- chapter 70.95 RCW;
- the public health and safety;
- the means to assure prompt, safe, and efficient delivery of solid waste collection and disposal services to the public; and
- the conservation of public moneys;
the director administers and interprets this chapter and the operations and functions of the department, and determines all questions arising hereunder. The director exercises general administrative authority with respect to all departmental operations either directly or through persons he may designate. The director may modify or adjust provisions of departmental functions consistent with sound business management practice.
- Regulations.
The director may promulgate regulations in the enforcement of this chapter, considering the purpose of this section.
- Warnings – Orders.
The director may issue warning notices and enforcement orders upon such reasonable notice as the director deems proper. The director may take such remedial measures as the director deems necessary, including issuing civil infractions to enforce any order, regulation or provision of this chapter, including clean-up operations.
- Procedures.
The director may establish procedures to resolve disputed questions of fact or liability within the scope of the director’s authority and may subpoena witnesses, take testimony, require the submission of verified statements, records, and samples, but no formal proceedings or notice shall be a precondition of any action taken.
- Violations of a director’s order are a class 1 civil infraction. Said penalties are in addition to actual costs of clean-up or other services provided by the City.
Date Passed: Monday, July 26, 2021
Effective Date: Monday, July 26, 2021
ORD C36091 Section 2
