(A) The purpose of this section is to satisfy the requirements of I.C. 36-1-27-4.
(B) As used in this section, "conflict of interest" means a direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a permit, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-27-1.
(C) As used in this section, "permit" has the meaning set forth in I.C. 36-7-4-1109(b).
(D) A Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, or Inspector of the city may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if the Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, or Inspector has a conflict of interest.
(E) A Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, Inspector, or other employee of the city shall report a conflict of interest to the Mayor and the City Attorney.
(F) Promptly upon receipt of a conflict of interest report made under this division, the Mayor, in consultation with the City Attorney, shall appoint a qualified temporary replacement Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, or Inspector.
(Ord. 17, 2019, passed 9-23-2019)