Committee debates whether charter should name a 'code compliance' or 'code enforcement' officer
Members wrestled with how the charter should define code responsibilities — whether to use 'compliance' or 'enforcement' — and whether one person can hold both roles, including certification and coordination with police and public works.
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Committee members debated wording in the draft charter about how the city should handle code violations and sidewalk/cleanup issues. One member said the draft had used 'code compliance officer' to emphasize permitting and building-permit compliance, while another member argued for a named 'code enforcement officer' with authority to issue tickets and pursue unpaid fines through tax liens or court procedures.
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