The position of General Code Enforcement Officer
is hereby established. This person may also serve as the Zoning Officer.
The General Code Enforcement Officer shall be
appointed by the Township Committee on an annual basis upon his/her
qualifications involving knowledge and interpretive ability of general
ordinances, and specifically the Code of the Township of Kingwood,
personal demeanor and good public relations, good judgment and overall
administrative ability to fulfill all of the aspects and duties of
the office.
The General Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for enforcing the general ordinances and the Code of the Township of Kingwood, exclusive of such chapters (such as Chapter
132, Zoning, and Development Regulations, unless also serving in the position of Zoning Officer) for which a specific enforcement official or other body has been designated with the enforcement responsibility. The General Code Enforcement Officer shall respond to citizens' complaints and inquiries regarding the Code of the Township; make independent inspection of potential situations or alleged violations; and recommend, direct or order such remedial actions or the ceasing of such actions or activity or otherwise; and shall have the power on behalf of the Township, and where necessary upon consultation with the Township Attorney, to issue summons and complaints; and institute such other lawful actions as may be necessary to secure compliance with the General Code of the Township of Kingwood.
The General Code Enforcement Officer shall be
paid for the services performed in accordance with an agreement with
the Township Committee.