(A) Duties. The Building Official shall be appointed by the Town Board and is hereby designated to enforce the provisions of §§ 151.40 et seq. It shall be the duty of the Building Official:
(1) To locate abandoned structures within the town and determine which structures are in violation of §§ 151.40 et seq.;
(2) To take the actions pursuant to §§ 151.40 et seq. as may be necessary to provide for the repair, closing, or demolition of the structures;
(3) To keep an accurate record of all enforcement proceedings begun pursuant to the provisions of §§ 151.40 et seq.; and
(4) To perform other duties as may be prescribed herein or assigned to him or her by the Town Board.
(1983 Code, § 6-37)
(B) Powers. The Building Official is authorized to exercise the powers as may be necessary to carry out the intent and provisions of §§ 151.40 et seq., including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(1) To investigate the condition of buildings within the town in order to determine which structures are abandoned and in violation of §§ 151.40 et seq.;
(2) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections;
(3) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence; and
(4) To designate other officers, agents, and employees of the town as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of §§ 151.40 et seq.
(1983 Code, § 6-38) (Ord. passed 12-10-1991)