A. There is created the Special Master of the City also known as the Code Enforcement Hearing Official. The Special Master and Alternate Special Master (the “Special Masters”) shall have all the powers conferred by this Code.
B. The Special Master shall not be an employee of the City. The Special Master shall be appointed by the City Council for a term of two (2) years, but will be reappointed automatically by the City Council unless the City Council elects not to renew an appointment. There shall be no limit on the number of reappointments that may be given to any individual Special Master.
C. The Special Masters shall serve without compensation while conducting their duties except Special Masters may be reimbursed for such travel, mileage, and other actual expenses as authorized by the City Administrator.
D. An Alternate Special Master shall be appointed by the City Council and shall meet the same requirements set forth in B. above. The Alternate Special Master shall fill any vacancy due to absence of the Special Master including any temporary basis due to un-foreseen circumstances.
E. The Special Master and Alternate Special Master shall work at the will of the City Council and may be suspended or removed from office by the City Council.
F. Special Master Hearings shall be held as needed, at a reasonable time and place within the City where an official hearing may be conducted. The City shall post notice of this hearing five (5) days prior to the hearing if possible. The posting of this hearing shall be at the City of Mexico Beach City Hall.
G. The minutes of all Special Master Hearing shall be maintained by clerical staff provided by the City.
H. The City shall provide the Special Master with the legal services and advice for the purposes of the hearing and procedures if requested, which will not be from the City Attorney if a conflict exists. The City Attorney may serve as general counsel to the City. If an appeal to the Circuit Court is requested pursuant to Section 7.10.08 the City Attorney shall represent the City at such proceedings.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)