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 chapter;
(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 chairperson 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 § 11.08 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2016.09.1, passed 9-19-2016)