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 Bal Harbour
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION
 Article V. CODE ENFORCEMENT

  § 2-182. Qualifications of Special Masters and removal; organization.  

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  • (a)

    Special Masters shall possess outstanding reputations for civic pride, interest, integrity, responsibility and business or professional ability. Appointments shall be made by the Village Manager or his or her designee on the basis of experience or interest in code enforcement. Such appointments shall be submitted to the Village Council for ratification by the Village Council.

    (b)

    The Village Manager or his or her designee shall appoint as many Special Masters as are deemed necessary. Appointments shall be made for a term of one year. Any Special Master may be reappointed at the discretion of the Village Manager, subject to ratification by the Village Council. There shall be no limit on the number of reappointments that may be given to any individual Special Master; provided, however, that a determination as to removal or reappointment must be made for each Special Master at the end of each one-year term. The Village Manager shall have authority to remove Special Masters with or without cause. Appointments to fill any vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

    (c)

    Special Masters shall not be Village employees but shall be compensated at a rate to be determined by administrative order.

    (d)

    The Village Attorney shall serve as general counsel to the Special Masters. If an appeal is taken pursuant to section 2-189, the Village Attorney shall represent the Village at such proceedings.

    (e)

    The Special Master shall have the power to:

    (1)

    Adopt procedures for the conduct of hearings.

    (2)

    Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses for hearings; subpoenas may be served by the Police Department of the Village or by the staff of the Special Master.

    (3)

    Subpoena evidence to the hearings.

    (4)

    Take testimony under Oath.

    (5)

    Assess and order the payment of civil penalties as provided herein.

    (6)

    Issue orders having the force of law to command whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation into compliance.

(Ord. No. 346, § 1(2, 6(o)), 3-20-90; Ord. No. 450, § 1, 5-16-00)