The public officer shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) To investigate the nonresidential building or structure conditions and to inspect nonresidential buildings or structures located in the town in order to determine which nonresidential buildings or structures are unfit for occupation and use, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to the repair, closing, or demolition of the nonresidential buildings or structures;
(B) To take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to require an owner of a nonresidential building or structure to repair, alter, or improve a nonresidential building or structure in order to bring it into compliance with the minimum standards established by the governing body or to vacate and close a nonresidential building or structure for any use;
(C) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;
(D) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections; provided, such entries shall be made in accordance with law and in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession; and
(E) To appoint and fix duties of such officers, agents, and employees necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed herein by the Town Council.
(Prior Code, § 1705)