The governing body of the county hereby authorized the county officer to exercise powers as are necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) To investigate the conditions of sidewalks in the county and to determine which sidewalks present a danger or hazard to residents of the county;
(B) To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(C) To enter upon premises for purposes of investigation but entries shall be made in the manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(D) To appoint and fix the duties of officers, agents and employees as he or she deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 620.7, passed 3-8-88)