# Montgomery County Code — Part II. Local Laws, Ordinances, Resolutions, Etc.

## Chapter 2. Administration.

### Article Iii. Executive Branch.

#### Division 4. Department of Environmental Protection.

**Sec. 2-29. Functions.**

  The Department of Environmental Protection must:

  (a)   protect, preserve, and enhance the environmental resources of the County, including environmental planning, design, and development of disposal sites and facilities for public sewerage;

  (b)   develop programs and administer laws and regulations:

    (1)   to promote energy conservation; and

    (2)   to prevent or control air, water, and land pollution;

  (c)   develop programs and administer laws and regulations necessary to protect the public health and environmental quality;

  (d)   plan, design, develop, and manage solid waste facilities and programs, including collection, disposal, recycling, and waste reduction programs, and administer related licensing and regulatory programs and activities; and

  (e)   perform other environmental protection functions as directed by the County Executive.

**Sec. 2-29A. Non-merit position.**

  The position of Deputy Director in the Department of Environmental Protection is a non-merit position.