(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 .
(C) As used in this section, “permit” has the meaning set forth in I.C. 36-7-4-1109(b).
(D) The Building Commissioner, a building code official, or building inspector may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if the person has a conflict of interest.
(E) If a permit is requested or required that raises a conflict of interest for the Deputy Building Commissioner, inspector, or other subordinate of the Building Commissioner, the person shall report the conflict to the Building Commissioner who shall either conduct the building permit process directly or refer the matter to another subordinate who does not have a conflict.
(F) If a permit is requested or required that raises a conflict of interest for the Building Commissioner, the Commissioner shall report the conflict to the President of the Board of Commissioners who shall appoint a qualified temporary replacement Commissioner for the purpose of determining whether the permit should issue and otherwise overseeing the permit process as it pertains to the conflict.
(G) The code enforcement officials of the City of Lafayette and the City of West Lafayette shall be regarded as qualified temporary replacements for purposes of this section and shall be given consideration as potential replacements if willing and able to serve.
(Ord. 2019-26-CM, passed 9-3-19)