A. Designation; Term; Duties: A City Inspector designated by the City Council shall administer and enforce this Title and Title 10, Zoning. He shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and shall be appointed for a two (2) year term. The City Manager may appoint or authorize assistants or agents of the City Inspector as may be necessary. The City Inspector shall submit such reports, as required by the Council and/or City Manager, as required to keep the City appraised of the progress of building projects. (1975 Code § 9-2-1; amd. 1998 Code)
B. Qualifications: The following should be considered when appointing a City Inspector:
1. He should be of good moral character.
2. He should have executive ability adequate for the performance of his duties.
3. He should have knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in building, plumbing and electrical work.
4. He should know and understand the approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property, the statutes of the State relating to building, plumbing and electrical work and any orders, rules, and regulations issued by authority of the statutes and the State Plumbing Code, the Uniform Building Code, and the National Electrical Code, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association.
5. The City Inspector shall not engage in the business of the sale, installation, or maintenance of plumbing, and electrical, or building equipment, either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the City at any time while holding office. (1975 Code § 9-2-2)
C. Salary: The Inspector shall receive such salary as the City Council may by resolution or ordinance fix as compensation in full for all services rendered. (1975 Code § 9-2-3)
D. Activities: During his tenure in office, the City Inspector shall hold membership in the Association of Electrical Inspectors and the National Fire Protection Association and with the consent of the Mayor, shall serve on any committee of these associations to which he may be appointed. Membership dues, assessments, and necessary expenses in connection with such activities shall be paid by the City. (1975 Code § 9-2-4)