The Council shall be the County Board of Health. The Council, sitting as the Board of Health, shall have all the powers and duties granted to a local Board of Health under State law. It is the responsibility of the Board of Health, upon reasonable public notice and consultation with the County Health Officer, to take any action pursuant to its authority, upon determining that it is in the public interest and consistent with Section 3-202 of the Health General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, including but not limited to the following: Review, advise and make recommendations regarding policies related to health care facilities, health services, and public health in the County; Review, advise and make recommendations regarding any development, enlargement or other modification of health care facilities that it determines are relevant to the County; Review, advise and make recommendations regarding policies related to any County-funded or subsidized health clinics for the treatment and prevention of physical and mental illnesses; Have general oversight for the health and sanitary interests of the people of the County including the investigation and study of the causes of disease, epidemics, nuisances affecting public health, prevention of contagious diseases and the preservation of health; Promote and support policies and programs that encourage healthier lifestyles and better public health in the County, including educating the public with respect to environmental, physical and mental health; Adopt regulations by Council resolution in furtherance of the responsibilities and objectives set forth in this Subsection; and Enlist experts to assist in the execution of its duties.