(a) Duties and Functions. The Building Commissioner shall:
(1) Review and evaluate all processes of inspection and be responsible for the training of all building inspectors and the qualifications of all State certified inspectors;
(2) Recommend policies and develop work programs;
(3) Work under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Community Development;
(4) Enforce all applicable building requirements, codes, ordinances and regulations of the Municipality;
(5) Be available for consultations with contractors, architects, engineers and others who are engaged in either the design and/or construction of structures to be constructed within the Municipality;
(6) Hear and investigate all complaints and violations pertaining to the Building Code, the Zoning Code and all ordinances and regulations pertaining to construction;
(7) Maintain, or cause to be maintained, accurate and adequate records of all activities within the jurisdiction of the Division;
(8) Review all plans for construction and refer the same to the City Engineer for his or her approval when the necessity arises;
(9) Confer with the Director of Community Development periodically to ensure the enforcement of all Municipal ordinances, codes and regulations so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City;
(10) Be qualified to perform any and all duties of the various inspectors when conditions warrant that such duties be done;
(11) Prepare all cases for prosecution when violations of City ordinances occur, that the proper inspector of record be present in the proper court of law when requested to testify as to such violations; and
(12) Attend all regular and/or special meetings of the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and all other boards and commissions when requested to do so or when his or her attendance is deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development, Mayor or Council.
(b) Appointment; Term. The Building Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members elected to Council. The position of Building Commissioner shall remain an appointive position and shall not be included in the classified service.
(Ord. 1973-50. Passed 3-7-73; Ord. 92-27. Passed 1-21-92; Ord. 01-158. Passed 10-16-01; Ord. 02-24. Passed 4-16-02.)
(c) Benefits. The Building Commissioner shall receive the same benefits received by other Municipal employees, except for overtime compensation.
(Ord. 1988-277. Passed 12-5-88; Ord. 05-180. Passed 12-5-05; Ord. 11-154. Passed 12-20-11.)