(a) Appointment and Term. The Assistant Building Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor under the supervision of the Building Commissioner. The Assistant Building Commissioner's term shall be concurrent with that of the Mayor's.
(b) Compensation. Compensation for the Assistant Building Commissioner shall be set by Council.
(c) Duties. It shall be the duty of the Assistant Building Commissioner, subject to the regulations of the Building Commissioner, to administer and enforce all State laws and City ordinances relating to the construction, alteration, maintenance, repair, removing or razing of all buildings; to examine all buildings in the course of erection, alteration, repair or removal; to examine all exterior premises exposed to the public view as often as necessary to insure efficient supervision and construction, in conformity with plans and specifications to administer and enforce the City Housing Code; to keep complete records of all inspections made and other official work performed, and to submit to Council a report of such activities once each year. The Assistant Building Commissioner shall be responsible for the administration of the Building Department's enforcement of the Ohio Basic Building Code.
(d) Qualifications. The Assistant Building Commissioner shall have at least five years experience in the building trade or related occupations. Prior to appointment, the Assistant Building Commissioner shall have his or her qualifications approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards and shall maintain certification during the term of his or her appointment.
(Ord. 6796-1986. Passed 1-21-86.)