(A) The Housing Inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed.
(B) The Housing Inspector is authorized to exercise powers that may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
(C) The Housing Inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units located in the town, in order to determine which dwellings and dwelling units are unfit for human habitation, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to the repair, closing or demolition of dwelling and dwelling units;
(2) To take action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
(3) To keep a record of the inspections made under this chapter and an inventory of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness herein prescribed;
(4) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(5) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections; provided, entries shall be made in accordance with § 150.27 below and state law, and shall be made in a manner so as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(6) To appoint and fix the duties of officers, agents and employees as he or she deems necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, and to delegate any of his or her functions and powers to officers, agents and employees; and
(7) To preform other duties as may be prescribed herein or by the Town Council.
(Ord. – § 12, passed 8-27-1990)