Borough of Seaside Heights, NJ Article XIX Code Enforcement Officer

§ 5-61 Office established.

There is hereby established the office of Code Enforcement Officer for the Borough of Seaside Heights.

§ 5-62 Appointment; term of office.

One or more Code Enforcement Officers shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council, and shall serve a term of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of that year, or until a successor or successors shall be appointed and qualified.

§ 5-63 Qualifications.

To be appointed to the position of Code Enforcement Officer, an individual must meet the following requirements. The individual must:

A. Have the ability to make necessary inspections and investigations without giving unnecessary offense.

B. Have the ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversial matters are considered.

C. Have the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.

D. Have the ability to establish and maintain needed records and files.

E. Have the ability to make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions.

§ 5-64 Duties.

The duties of the Code Enforcement Officer shall be as follows:

A. To conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with the various municipal ordinances, enforce rules and regulations in relation to the enforcement of ordinances, prepare needed reports, assist in the establishment and maintenance of the records and files and assist in promulgation of municipal ordinances.

B. To oversee and give direction to the Housing Inspector in the performance of the duties of the Housing Inspector and to assist the Housing Inspector in the performance of those duties when necessary.

C. To perform such other duties as directed by the Mayor and Borough Council or the Borough Administrator.