Greenville committee approves commission for code enforcement officer Mark Matthews

The Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works Committee approved Aug. 19 a motion to commission Mark Matthews as a Greenville County code enforcement officer, advancing the appointment to the full county council. Committee members acted after staff said Matthews has worked in code enforcement for six months and earned certifications relevant to property inspections.

The committee’s approval followed a brief presentation by Molly Hodges, code enforcement supervisor, who described Matthews’ training and asked the committee to authorize his commission. "I would like to request to you that we allow him to become commissioned as a code enforcement officer so that he can continue his duties in the field," Hodges said.

Hodges told the committee Matthews has obtained certification for property maintenance inspections and holds a residential electrical inspector certification. Committee members asked no substantive follow-up questions on the certifications or duties and moved to approve his commission. One commissioner moved to approve the commission; the committee chair called for a voice vote and members answered "Aye." The motion passed and the commission will be forwarded to the full county council for final action.

Discussion vs. decision: the record shows staff presentation and a formal motion. The presentation was explanatory (training and certifications); the committee took formal action approving the commission and forwarding it to the full council.

The committee did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript excerpt provided and no conditions or amendments to the commission were stated during discussion.

For context, committee members thanked Matthews for his work; Hodges introduced him and summarized his certifications and tenure.