§ 31.061 POWERS OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.

   The Code Enforcement Board shall have the following powers and duties:

   (A)   To adopt rules and regulations to govern its operations and the conduct of its hearings consistent with this subchapter;

   (B)   To conduct hearings to determine if there has been a violation of an ordinance over which it has jurisdiction;

   (C)   To subpoena alleged violators, witnesses and evidence to its hearings. Subpoenas issued by the Code Enforcement Board may be served by any code enforcement officer;

   (D)   To take testimony under oath. The Chairman shall have the authority to administer oaths for the purpose of taking testimony;

   (E)   To make findings of fact and issue orders necessary to remedy any violation of a city ordinance or code provision which the Board is authorized to enforce;

   (F)   To impose civil fines, as authorized, on any person found to have violated an ordinance over which the Board has jurisdiction; and

   (G)   To assign a hearing officer to conduct hearings in accordance with this section.

(Ord. 02-14-10(A), passed 11-11-2002; Ord. 16-12-9A, passed 10-10-2016)