(A) The Inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed. The Inspector is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
(B) The Inspector or designee shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units located in the town, in order to determine which dwellings and dwelling units are unfit for human habitation, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to the repair, closing or demolition of such dwellings and dwelling units;
(2) To provide for an inspection of any dwelling that falls vacant or which there is a request for utilities to be changed from one party to another. The Inspector shall be responsible for collecting a fee for the inspection of the dwelling units which are inspected for compliance with this code. The Town Council shall set the amount of such inspection fee;
(3) To take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
(4) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this chapter and an inventory of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness herein prescribed;
(5) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(6) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections; provided such entries shall be made in accordance with Section 17 of this ordinance and state law, and shall be made in such a manner as cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(7) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents, and employees as he or she deems necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, and to delegate any of his or her functions and powers to such officers, agents and employees; and
(8) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed herein or by the governing body of the town.
(Ord. passed 7-14-2008)