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.