§ 12.03.04. Code enforcement board.

A.

Establishment and composition. A code enforcement board is hereby created and established to enforce the provisions of this code and any codes brought within the jurisdiction of this board by their terms or by the terms of separate enabling ordinances, which shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the board of county commissioners, each for a term of three years. Prior to March 1, 1995, the board of county commissioners shall appoint three members who shall serve for a term of three years; shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of two years; and shall appoint two members and an alternate who shall serve for a term of one year. Subsequent appointments or reappointments shall be for a term of three years. The membership of the enforcement board shall, whenever possible, consist of an architect, a businessman, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor.

B.

Powers and duties. The code enforcement board shall have the following powers and duties:

1.

Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings.

2.

Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings. (Subpoena may be served by the sheriff of the county or the code inspector.)

3.

Subpoena evidence.

4.

Take testimony under oath.

5.

Issue orders having the force of law commanding whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation under compliance.

C.

Legal representation. The county attorney shall be legal counsel to the code enforcement board.

(Ord. No. 94-8, § 1 (12.03.04), 10-5-94)