[Adopted 4-13-1995 by Ord. No. 95-13]
There is hereby created the position of Code Enforcement Officer for the Township of Lacey.
[Amended 12-22-1998 by Ord. No. 98-43]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the Township Committee.
The duties of Code Enforcement Officer shall be as follows:
A. 
To conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with zoning and various municipal ordinances; enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances; prepare needed reports; assist in the establishment and maintenance of the records and files; and assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.
B. 
To perform such duties as delineated in the current performance agreement on file with the Township Administrator and as directed by the Township Committee or their designee.
[Amended 5-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-16]
To be appointed to the position of Code Enforcement Officer, an individual must meet the following requirements. The individual must:
A. 
Have the ability to make necessary inspections and investigations without giving unnecessary offense.
B. 
Have the ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversial matters are considered.
C. 
Have the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
D. 
Have the ability to establish and maintain needed records and files.
E. 
Have the ability to make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions.
F. 
Possess good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such person may not be eligible.