2.50.050 Functions.
The functions of the Health, Housing and Community Services Department shall include:
A. Provision of nursing assistance to programs, clinics, schools, and individuals;
B. Provisions of health and mental health services in cooperation with community health organizations and programs;
C. Maintenance of vital statistics;
D. The administration and enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to structural or occupancy standards or conditions of premises in relation to public health;
E. The enforcement of all other laws, ordinances and regulations relating to or governing health matters in the City;
F. Provision of staff support to appropriate boards and commissions;
G. Developing, preserving and supporting affordable housing;
H. Expanding housing opportunities for Berkeley residents;
I. Promoting energy conservation;
J. Administering Berkeley Paratransit services;
K. Providing adult and youth employment services;
L. Providing aging services to the community; and
M. The performance of such other functions as may be assigned by the City Manager or prescribed by ordinances of the Council or by applicable state laws. (Ord. 7227-NS § 1 (part), 2012)