§ 233-14. Powers and duties of Housing Officer.  


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  • The Housing Officer or his/her officers is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise all powers as may be necessary to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter, including the following, in addition to other powers herein granted:
    A. 
    To investigate the dwelling conditions of the Township in order to determine which dwellings are unfit for human habitation.
    B. 
    To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence.
    C. 
    To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations, provided that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
    D. 
    To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
    E. 
    To delegate any functions and powers under this chapter to such officers and agents as he may designate where such delegation is allowed by law.
Amended 8-13-2019 by Ord. No. 20-19