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Business Services

The Business Services Division provides administrative support for each Division in the Environmental Services Department, which includes the following responsibilities:

  • Issuance of all environmental permits;
  • Human resource management;
  • Automated systems development and computer technical support;
  • Budget development and financial management;
  • Personnel training;
  • Policy and procedure development;
  • Contract and grant management;
  • Legal guidance; and
  • Board of Supervisors agenda process.

Additionally, the Division provides for the enforcement of the Environmental Health Code through the following methods of legal action:

  • A Permit Revocation may be initiated against a facility /establishment that has not demonstrated compliance or has been found in violation of any applicable Code or Rule. Permit revocation may also be initiated against trailer parks, hotels, semi-public swimming pools, and retail food establishments.
  • A Permit may be suspended immediately for serious Environmental Health Code violations which pose a major health hazard. The facility/establishment would not be permitted to operate.
  • Citations are issued for violations of the Health Code. The citation directs the defendant to appear for arraignment in Justice Court.
  • Cease and Desist orders are issued for serious violations of the Environmental Health Code. The violation must be corrected immediately and a hearing may be requested. Disregarding the Order will result in injunctive action in Maricopa County Superior Court.