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Council formalizes code enforcement officer position; ordinance approved 5–2
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance creating a formal code enforcement officer appointment by the town manager, clarifying duties and citation vs. notice procedures; staff said the measure codifies practices already used and aims to reduce police time spent on enforcement.
The council adopted an ordinance formalizing the town’s code enforcement officer role and procedures by a 5–2 vote. Staff explained the ordinance designates the role as appointed by the town manager, requires the officer be a peace officer or certified under the Texas Occupations Code as a code enforcement officer, and sets out duties and the distinction between notices of violation and citations.
Town legal staff said some municipalities embed the function in the police department so officers can issue citations directly, but the proposed ordinance clarifies processes and allows code enforcement officers to handle notices and administrative procedures while freeing police to focus on law enforcement. Council members who opposed the measure raised concerns about enforcement scope; supporters emphasized efficiency and clearer administrative rules.
Council approved the ordinance and directed staff to implement it; the measure codifies an enforcement framework the town had used informally and provides clearer authority and procedural steps going forward.
