For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CODE. Any municipal ordinance except for (i) building code violations that must be adjudicated pursuant to ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31.1 et seq. in its current form and as may be amended from time to time, and (ii) any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6-204.
HEARING OFFICER. A municipal employee or an officer or agent of the village, other than a law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:
(1) Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists;
(2) Hear testimony and accept evidence from all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
(3) Preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; and
(4) Issue and sign a written finding, decision and order stating whether a code violation exists.
(Ord. 2005-003, passed 1-5-05; Am. Ord. 2006-028, passed 11-15-06)