(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 section, the Mayor, in consultation with the City Attorney, will confirm a conflict exists and, if a conflict exists, will notify the County Building Commissioner so that the county may handle the permit in accordance with the interlocal agreement attached as Exhibit A to Ordinance 20-2894.
(Ord. 20-2894, passed 10-5-20)