(a) The Inspector of Buildings shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. The Inspector shall not be removed from office during his or her term except for cause, after full opportunity has been given to be heard on specific charges. During the temporary absence or disability of the Inspector, the Mayor shall designate a substitute to act in matters that require prompt official attention.
(Ord. 1973-10. Passed 4-17-73.)
(b) To be eligible to appointment, the Inspector shall be an elector of the Village (unless this requirement in waived by resolution of Council) and shall have had training and experience which should qualify him or her as being generally informed on the quality and strength of building materials, methods of building construction, good practice in fire prevention and proper installation of plumbing, heating equipment, electric wiring and other usual building installations. He or she shall not be engaged while such an officer in any building enterprise contracting within the Village, nor have any interest in the sale or manufacture of any material, process or device entering into or used in connection with building construction.
(Ord. 1965-28. Passed 12-21-65.)