(a) Establishment, Composition, Tenure and Compensation. There is hereby established with the Department of Economic Development a Plumbing Examination Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Board”, to consist of not less than four members, as follows: a representative of the Department of Economic Development, a professional engineer, a master plumber, a journeyman plumber and a lay member of the general public. Each technical member of the Board shall have at least five years experience in his/her respective field. Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council to serve for a period of three consecutive years. Each Board member, except one who is a regular employee of the Department of Economic Development, shall be compensated as provided for by resolution of Council.
(b) Meetings. The Board shall meet at such times as may be necessary for proper performance of its duties, but at least once during any six-month period and at the call of the administrative authority.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities. The Board is authorized and directed to administer and supervise the enforcement of the licensing portions of this article; to provide for such procedures as it may deem necessary to disclose violations; to receive and provide for the investigation of complaints; and to provide for the institution and prosecution of civil or criminal actions or both. To the extent that violation of the licensing provisions of this article creates an imminent danger to health, welfare or safety, it may be enforced by injunction in any court having jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief.
(Ord. 1-2000. Passed 1-18-00.)