(A) The position of Zoning Official is hereby created. The Zoning Official shall be a contractor to the village and shall work on an as-needed basis as requested by the Mayor, Village Administrator, or their designee, or as required by law.
(B) The Zoning Official is hereby designated as the official responsible for carrying out duties, powers, and responsibilities designated to the Building Commissioner in the Mariemont Code Book, as well as such other matters necessary to enforce the Zoning Code.
(C) The Mayor shall appoint the Zoning Official with the consent of Council. The Zoning Official may be removed by Council. To fill a vacancy in the position, including as to the appointment of the initial Zoning Official, the Mayor may appoint an interim Zoning Official, subject to confirmation of Council, until such time as a permanent Zoning Official can be appointed.
(D) Compensation for the Zoning Official shall be at the rate of $20 per hour, payable bi-weekly. Any changes to this pay will require the approval of Council.