1.  The boards of county commissioners of each of the counties of the State may create a department of public works devoted primarily to buildings and grounds facilities, engineering, buildings and safety, waterworks, sewers, sewage, garbage and refuse disposal facilities, public sanitary facilities, works for the treatment and purification of water, recreational facilities and streets and access roads.

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2.  The county commissioners may appoint a director of public works and may provide for the appointment of such other employees as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department.