(a) 
The code enforcement official shall be selected by the city manager, answerable to the city manager and may be terminated by the city manager, with or without cause. The city manager may engage an entity to serve as the code enforcement official or to provide consultant services as the city manager deems necessary for code enforcement and other related responsibilities; and may authorize such contracts with consultants, for such services as the work may require.
(b) 
The position of code enforcement official may be a part-time job or a full-time job, as determined by the city manager. The code enforcement official may be an individual or a corporate entity.
(2004 Code, art. 9.300(a), (b); Ordinance 02-2024 adopted 8/8/2024; Ordinance 07-2024 adopted 10/17/2024)
The code enforcement official shall have a general knowledge of all of the codes, ordinances, regulations and statutes of the city and the state concerning building construction, building safety, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning, and the general health, welfare and safety of the public.
(2004 Code, art. 9.300(c); Ordinance 02-2024 adopted 8/8/2024; Ordinance 07-2024 adopted 10/17/2024)
The code enforcement official shall have the authority to issue citations for violations of city ordinances, city building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and other codes adopted by the city or any statute of the state affecting building, electrical, plumbing, gas, or the general health, welfare and safety of the public, within the city.
(2004 Code, art. 9.300(d); Ordinance 02-2024 adopted 8/8/2024; Ordinance 07-2024 adopted 10/17/2024)