(A) The purpose of this section is to satisfy the requirements of IC 36-1-27-4.
(B) As used in this section, “CONFLICT OF INTEREST” means a direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a permit, pursuant to IC 36-1-27-1.
(C) As used in this section, “PERMIT” has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109(b).
(D) A building commissioner, building code official, or inspector of the city may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if the building commissioner, building code official, or inspector has a conflict of interest.
(E) A building commissioner, building code official, inspector, or other employee of the city shall report a conflict of interest to the Director of Planning and the City Attorney.
(F) Promptly upon receipt of a conflict of interest report made under this section, the Director of Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, shall appoint a qualified temporary replacement building commissioner, building code official, or inspector.
(Ord. 2019-23, passed 8-5-19)