§ 160A-448. Additional powers of public officer. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 160A‑448. Additional powers of public officer.

An ordinance adopted by the governing body of the city may authorizethe public officer to exercise any powers necessary or convenient to carry outand effectuate the purpose and provisions of this Part, including the followingpowers in addition to others herein granted:

(1)        To investigate the dwelling conditions in the city in orderto  determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitations;

(2)        To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses andreceive evidence;

(3)        To enter upon premises for the purpose of makingexaminations in a manner that will do the least possible inconvenience to thepersons in possession;

(4)        To appoint and fix the duties of officers, agents andemployees necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinances; and

(5)        To delegate any of his functions and powers under theordinance to other officers and other agents. (1939, c. 287, s. 7; 1971, c. 698, s. 1; 1973, c. 426,s. 60.)