(A) The Public Officer, in order to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this subchapter, shall have the following powers in addition to those otherwise granted herein:
(1) To investigate conditions of the structures in the city in order to determine which structures therein are unfit for human occupation or use;
(2) To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination; provided that, such entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(4) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter; and
(5) To delegate any of his or her functions and powers under this subchapter to such officers and agents as he or she may designate.
(1994 Code, § 13-212)
(B) This subchapter shall not be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the city with regard to the enforcement of the provisions of its charter or any other ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and the powers conferred by this subchapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by the charter and other laws.
(1994 Code, § 13-213)
(Ord. 468, passed 9-19-1991)