<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-234. - Powers and duties of minimum housing code enforcement officer.</div>
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               The minimum housing code enforcement officer is hereby designated as the officer to
               enforce the provisions of this article and to exercise the duties and powers herein
               prescribed. The officer is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary
               or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose of provision of this article.
               The officer shall have the following powers and duties:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  To investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units
                  located in the county, in order to determine which dwellings and dwelling units are
                  unfit for human habitation, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of
                  this article with respect to the repair, closing or demolition of such dwellings and
                  dwelling units;
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  To take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public
                  and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
                  
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                  (3)
                  
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                  To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this article and an inventory
                  of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness herein prescribed;
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination inspections, provided
                  such entries shall be made in accordance with section 6-236 and state law, and shall
                  be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons
                  in possession;
                  
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                  (6)
                  
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                  To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, and agents and employees as he deems
                  necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this article, and to delegate
                  any of his functions and powers to such officers, agents and employees; and
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  To perform such other duties as may be prescribed herein or by the county.
                  
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               (Ord. No. 1993-5, Â§ 12, 5-19-1993)
               
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