The Code Official shall be the Director of Development Services.
An official or employee connected with the enforcement of this Code, except one (1) whose only connection is that of a member of the board of appeals established under Chapter 540 of this Code, shall not be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building, or the preparation of construction documents, unless that person is the owner of the building; nor shall such officer or employee engage in any work that conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the department.
The Code Official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement
of this Code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby
be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal
liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result
of an act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties.
Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because
of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge
of duties and under the provisions of this Code shall be defended
by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination
of the proceedings. The Code Official or any subordinate shall not
be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted
in pursuance of the provisions of this Code; and any officer acting
in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for
acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act
or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith.
The fees for activities and services performed by the department
in carrying out its responsibilities shall include both actual and
administrative costs.
