[Added 7-9-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-07]
The office of the Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough of
Alpha is hereby officially created.
Appointments to the office of the Code Enforcement Officer shall
be made by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The
term of office shall be one year, but the first term shall commence
upon the effective date of this chapter and shall expire December
31 of the same year. Thereafter, every appointment shall be made for
the calendar year. A vacancy for the office shall be filled for the
unexpired term only. Said position shall report to the Director of
Health and Welfare.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall in a timely manner:
A.
Conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance
with municipal ordinances and code.
B.
Initiate necessary legal action against violators of municipal ordinances
and code.
C.
Conduct office work and prepare needed reports.
D.
Establish and maintain needed records and files, including those
of inspections and investigations.
E.
Attend meetings of municipal agencies, as requested.
F.
Appear and testify in the municipal court or other appropriate boards
and agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and ordinances.
G.
Submit monthly reports of inspections made and outcomes to her/his
director.
H.
Receive all complaints concerning possible ordinance or code violations,
review same, and make a determination as to whether further action
of her/his office is appropriate.
I.
Receive complaints and inspect business premises for display of proper mercantile licenses, check mercantile licenses to ensure validity, and if no valid license is displayed or license validation has expired, issue a written notice of violation in conjunction with Chapter 248, Licensed Occupations, of the Code of the Borough of Alpha.
J.
Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized
information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
