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so as to amend Article VI, Department of Administration so as to create Section 3-69 entitled “Division of Code Compliance,” to read in its entirety as follows:

§3-69. Division of Code Compliance.

  • A. Establishment. There is hereby created a Division of Code Compliance consisting of Code Enforcement, Housing and Animal Control, the head of which shall be the Code Compliance Supervisor.

B. Duties of the Division.

The Division of Code Compliance shall:

  1. Conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances.
  2. Initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances.
  3. Enforcing the provisions of the Township animal control ordinances and the state statutes, including but not limited to, the taking into custody, impounding, and adoption of animals, as well as licensing.
  4. Perform any other such function as necessary to administer the purpose of this Department.
  5. Act as liaison for the Rent Leveling Board.
  6. Creation of Position. There is hereby established within the Township of Jackson the position of Code Compliance Supervisor. Said position shall be the division head for the Division of Code Compliance.
  7. Appointment. The Division of Code Compliance Supervisor shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Supervisor shall report directly to the Township Business Administrator.

E. Duties of Code Compliance Supervisor.

The Code Compliance Supervisor:

  1. Plans, coordinates, staffs, prioritizes, monitors, directs, evaluates and participates in the Township’s code enforcement activities, involving zoning ordinances, housing codes, public nuisances, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animal control, license regulations and other issues relating to health, safety and welfare of the community; ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy.
  2. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are consistent with local, State and Federal regulations; stays current on related policies, regulations and trends.
  3. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; develops and recommends programs and projects.
  4. Participates in the selection and training of personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate.
  5. Develops schedules and methods for performing assigned duties; assigns work to staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies and procedures; maintains appropriate work records and documents which may include time sheets and work orders; prepares statistical and/or analytical reports on operations as necessary.
  6. Participates in the development of assigned budget; administers and monitors the approved budget; maintains supply inventories and supply and budgetary records.
  7. Addresses and responds to service questions, inquiries and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer orientation with assigned division.
  8. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, township management, staff, and the public.
  9. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  10. Qualifications. The qualifications necessary for a person to be appointed to the position of Code Compliance Supervisor shall be as follows:
  11. Education: