Appointment, terms, residency requirements, and compensation of the special magistrates

Amended by Ordinance No. 2025-138

(a)

Each CESM is to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council for a term of three (3) years.

(b)

Appointments shall be made consistent with the Charter on the basis of demonstrated experience and interest in the fields of zoning, building control, or other relevant disciplines.

(c)

The CESMs shall be residents of the city at the time of appointment and throughout their terms in office. Any CESM who is no longer a resident of the city shall be automatically removed and that vacancy filled as provided in this chapter.

(d)

A CESM may be re-appointed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of city council.

(e)

A CESM shall receive reimbursement for parking in city garages and for mileage for any code enforcement related business, except travel to and from regularly scheduled and specially called hearings. Such reimbursement shall be consistent with city policy.

(f)

The local governing body attorney may represent the city and its departments that bring cases before a CESM. The CESMs may have their own attorney who shall be responsible for providing the CESMs with legal counsel.

(g)

A violator whose case has been heard by a CESM and is found guilty shall be precluded from arguing the same case to the CEB.

(h)

Each CESM shall serve until appointment and qualification of a successor.

(Ord. No. 2015-50, § 14, 4-16-15)