The Codes Enforcement Director, or his or her designee, shall serve as the Enforcement Officer(s) for the administration of these requirements and standards. The Codes Enforcement Director is authorized to exercise any powers necessary or convenient to carry out and implement the purpose and provisions of this subchapter, including the following powers:
(A) To investigate non-residential buildings and structures in the city to determine whether they have been properly maintained in compliance with the minimum standards, so that the safety or health of the occupants and/or members of the general public are not jeopardized;
(B) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;
(C) To enter upon premises with the permission of the owner or other authorized person or under an administrative search warrant for the purpose of making examinations in a manner that will do the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(D) To delegate and assign to subordinates or agents those duties and responsibilities necessary to carry out the purposes of ordinances adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 18-21, passed 11-27-2018)