[Adopted by Ord. No. 04-23 (Ch. 50, § 50.14, of the 2000 Code)]
A.
Establishment. A Nuisance Enforcement/Property Maintenance
Advisory Board is hereby established, which shall consist of seven
members. The word "Board" when used in this article shall mean the
Nuisance Enforcement/Property Maintenance Advisory Board.
B.
Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this
Board is to:
(1)
Promote public safety, general welfare and quality of life through fair and consistent interpretation of Chapter 223, Nuisance Abatement, of the Code of Ordinances.
(2)
Provide a centralized point
of nuisance code communications for all interested groups and individuals.
(3)
Promote harmony and consistency
in nuisance abatement procedures.
Membership of the Board shall be as follows:
A.
Members. The seven members shall
be, to the extent practical, a diverse cross-section representation
of the general populous of the City, including not less than one member
nor more than two members who own or manage residential rental housing
in Marion and not less than one member nor more than two members who
occupy residential rental housing in Marion as a tenant, all of whom
shall be residents of the City.
B.
Term of office. Members of the
Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council
to serve staggered terms of three years.
[Ord. No. 12-26; amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
C.
Vacancies. Vacancies shall be
filled by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council for any unexpired
term.
A.
Chairperson; rules. The Board
shall elect a Chairperson and shall adopt rules of procedure in accordance
with the provisions of this article and the Code of Iowa.
B.
Meetings. Meetings of the Board
shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times
as the Board may determine.
[Ord. No. 12-14]
The Board shall have the following powers:
A.
To provide direction and interpretation of nuisance definition and parameters to City staff for the enforcement of Chapter 223, Nuisance Abatement, of the Code of Ordinances.
C.
To hear testimony, issue subpoenas,
conduct studies and review documentation necessary for the determination
of the Board.
D.
To assist with review and development
of new codes or amendments to existing codes.
