The Board shall have jurisdiction over the administration of this code and imposition of the penalties prescribed in this code. The Board may:
(A) Initiate on its own motion, receive and investigate complaints, hold hearings, and make findings of fact and determinations with regard to alleged violations of the provision of this code.
(B) Issue orders in connection with its investigations and hearings requesting persons to submit in writing and under oath reports and answers to questions that are relevant to the proceedings and to order testimony to be taken by deposition before any individual designated by the Board who has the power to administer oaths.
(C) Administer oaths and to issue orders requesting the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence relating to an investigation or hearing being conducted by the Board.
(D) Refer any information concerning violations of this code to the Mayor, County Judge Executive, City Commission, County Fiscal Court, County Attorney, or other appropriate person or body, as necessary.
(E) Render advisory opinions in accordance with § 32.67.
(F) Control and maintain all statements that are required to be filed by this code and to ensure that the statements are available for public inspection in accordance with the requirements of this code and the Kentucky Open Records Act.
(G) Develop and submit any reports regarding the conduct of its business that may be required by the executive authority or legislative body of the city or county.
(H) Adopt rules and regulations and to take other actions, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this code, provided that the rules, regulations, and actions are not in conflict with the provisions of this code or any state or Federal law.
(Ord. C.3, passed 12-28-1994; Ord. 6-2016, passed 7-19-2016)