(A) General. Code enforcement is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof is the Director of Public Works and shall hereinafter be referred to as the code official.
(B) Appointment. It shall be the duty of the code official, or a duly appointed and authorized representative(s), to determine whether any condition exists or activity is being practiced which violates this code.
(C) Officers. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city and, with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint code enforcement officers, inspectors, other related technical officers and other employees as deemed necessary.
(D) Liability. The code official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the city, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage occurring to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties as provided in the South Carolina Tort Claims Act.
(Ord. 17-016, passed
7-11-2017)