[Amended 3-15-1994 by L.L. No. 6-1994; 12-16-2003 by L.L. No.
7-2003]
A. The enforcement officer may, on his own motion, investigate or make
inquiry, in a manner to be determined by him, as to any condition
affecting the public sewer system and as to any alleged act or omission
or failure to comply with any provisions of this chapter and any permit,
order or determination issued thereunder.
B. Whenever it shall appear to the enforcement officer, after investigation,
that there has been violation of any of the provisions of this chapter
or any permit issued thereunder, he shall give written notice to the
alleged violator or violators setting forth any thing or act done
or omitted to be done or claimed to be in violation of any such provisions
and requiring that the matters complained of be corrected or that
the alleged violator appear in person or by attorney before the enforcement
officer or his duly designated representative at the time and place
in said notice specified and answer the charges complained of.
C. At least 15 days' notice of such hearing shall be given.
D. Upon the return day of such notice, the person so notified shall
file with the enforcement officer a statement setting forth the position
of the person so notified, the answer, if any, to the charges made
against him, the methods, practices and procedures, if any, which
are being taken to correct each alleged violation and any other defenses
or information pertinent to the case. Pertinent and relevant testimony
of witnesses shall be received in support of or opposition to said
statement.
E. Following a hearing and after due consideration of the written and oral statements and testimony and arguments filed pursuant to Subsection
D above, or on default in appearance on said return day, the enforcement officer may issue and enter such final order to make such final determination as he deems appropriate under the circumstances and shall notify such person or persons thereof in writing, personally or by registered mail.