(A) There is hereby established a Code Hearing Department, the function of which is to expedite the presentation and correction of code violations in the manner set out in 65 ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31.1, et seq., and this subchapter.
(B) The adoption of this subchapter does not preclude the city from using other lawful methods to enforce the provisions of its code.
(C) The Mayor shall appoint a Hearing Officer or Officers, with the approval of the City Council, on an annual basis, from May 1 to April 30 next following, or to complete the balance of the term of a duly appointed Hearing Officer.
(D) The compensation to be paid the Hearing Officer shall be determined by separate ordinance.
(Ord. 1416, passed 4-21-1998)