Article 2. Administration and Enforcement
15.10.040 Division of property maintenance inspection.
The division of property maintenance inspection is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.
A. Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the mayor of the city of Aberdeen.
B. Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy(s). Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the code official.
C. Liability. The code official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
1. Legal Defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
D. Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code are approved by city council via resolution.