Conducts committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and recommends action thereon;
Formulates measures for the preservation and protection of the environment, for the improvement of ecological balance, and for the prevention and control of land, air and water pollution; including such measures to effectively enforce penalties and fines to violators of environmental laws and regulations;
Reviews the establishment of Ecological Waste Management Program on the generation, collection and disposal of solid and liquid wastes;
Studies and recommends plans and projects pertaining to waste treatment, sanitary landfill and such other proposals that will preserve, protect and enhance the environment;
Formulates policies for the establishment, maintenance, protection and preservation of forest, watershed, tree parks, botanical gardens and agro-forestry projects; provide such other support necessary for forest development projects;
Regulates utilization of mineral resources;
Coordinates and links up with the DENR and other government agencies, the civil society and various sectors and institutions/ organizations concerned, for the beautification and cleanliness programs and environmental activities;
Conducts studies and research on electric power, including its generation, transmission and distribution;
Formulates measures that will explore and promote renewable energy sources, and energy conservation;
Performs such other functions that the Sanggunian may adopt.
