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65.8821 Powers of board.
Each code enforcement board shall have the power to:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations to govern its operation and the conduct of its hearings
that are consistent with the requirements of KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 and
ordinances of the local government.
(2) Conduct hearings to determine whether there has been a violation of any local
government ordinance that the board has jurisdiction to enforce.
(3) Subpoena alleged violators, witnesses, and evidence to its hearings. Subpoenas
issued by the board may be served by any code enforcement officer.
(4) Take testimony under oath. The chairman of the board shall have the authority to
administer oaths to witnesses prior to their testimony before the board on any
matter.
(5) Make findings and issue orders that are necessary to remedy any violation of a local
government ordinance that the board has jurisdiction to enforce.
(6) Impose civil fines as authorized by ordinance on any person found to have violated
any ordinance that the board has jurisdiction to enforce.
Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 177, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996.