(a) General. The Department of Code Enforcement is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the Code Official.
(b) Appointment. The Code Official shall be appointed by the Manager and shall serve at the will of the Manager.
(c) Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the Municipality's personnel policies, and with the concurrence and approval of the Manager, the Code Official shall have the authority to appoint a Deputy Code Official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees.
(d) Liability. Neither the Code Official, nor any other officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting under the authority of this code and on behalf of the Municipality, shall be held personally liable for any damages accruing to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his or her official duties.
(e) Restriction of Employees. An official or employee connected with the enforcement of this code shall not be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with, the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of any dwelling, structure, building or premises, or the preparation of construction documents therefor, unless that person is the owner of the building; nor shall such officer or employee engage in any work that conflicts with his or her official duties or with the interests of the Department.
(Ord. 31-07. Passed 10-23-07.)