The county Building Inspector and Town Manager are hereby designated as the public officers to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed. The Inspector is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter. The inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) To investigate the conditions of nonresidential buildings and structures in the town and to inspect nonresidential buildings and structures located in the town in order to determine which nonresidential buildings and structures are not being maintained so that the health and safety of its occupants or members of the general public are jeopardized and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to such nonresidential buildings and structures.
(B) To take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect the repair or demolition of nonresidential buildings and structures which have not been properly maintained in compliance with minimum standards established by this chapter.
(C) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this chapter and an inventory of those nonresidential buildings and structures which have not been properly maintained in compliance with the minimum standards established by this chapter.
(D) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence.
(E) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections provided that such entries shall be made in accordance with law and in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
(F) To appoint and fix duties of such officers, agents, and employees as the code enforcement coordinator or officer deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(G) To perform such other duties as may be herein prescribed.
(Ord. 11-9, passed 9-12-2011)