(a)
There
is created the position of code enforcement officer for the city.
The code enforcement officer shall be designated by and work under
the direction of the mayor. The code enforcement officer shall receive
such salary as may be established from time to time.
(b)
The
code enforcement officer shall possess all qualifications necessary
for registration with the state department of health as provided by
V.T.C.A., Occupations Code, chapter 1952, and shall maintain such
registration as a condition of continued employment.
(Ordinance adopting 1982 Code; Ordinance 267 adopted 3/9/04; 1982 Code, ch. 1, sec. 25(A))
(a)
The
code enforcement officer shall enforce the provisions of this code
and other city ordinances relating to building standards, fire safety,
unsafe buildings, junked vehicles, signs, subdivisions, and animal
control, and in addition shall perform other duties as may be ordained
from time to time.
(b)
The
code enforcement officer shall be authorized to:
(1)
Direct the abatement of any nuisance or other code violation within
the scope of the enforcement powers set forth in this division;
(2)
Issue any required notices;
(3)
Initiate abatement proceedings in conformity with the applicable
provisions of this code and state law;
(4)
Issue any required citations; and
(5)
Initiate proceedings in the municipal court against persons deemed
to be in violation of provisions of this code within the scope of
the enforcement powers set forth in this division.
(Ordinance adopting 1982 Code; Ordinance 267 adopted 3/9/04; 1982 Code, ch. 1, sec. 25(B))
Pursuant to Vernon’s Ann. C.C.P. art. 18.05, the code enforcement officer is authorized to obtain and execute administrative search warrants in connection with any inspection which may be necessary in the performance of the duties set forth in section 9.02.062 and for which a warrant may be required.
(Ordinance adopting 1982 Code; Ordinance 267 adopted 3/9/04; 1982 Code, ch. 1, sec. 25(C))
