§ 2-71. Powers.

The special magistrate shall have the power to:

(1)

Adopt rules for the conduct of his/her meetings and hearings.

(2)

Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to his/her hearings.

(3)

Subpoena evidence as necessary for his/her hearings, including, but not limited to physical and documentary evidence such as records, surveys, plats and photo-graphs.

(4)

Take testimony under oath.

(5)

Issue orders having the force and effect of law which can command whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation into compliance, such decision to be made at the hearing and reduced to writing and mailed to the respondent(s) within ten working days thereafter.

(6)

Establish and enforce fines pursuant to section 2-72.

(7)

Authorize the town attorney to foreclose on liens imposed pursuant to section 2-72 which remain unpaid after a period of three months.

(8)

Authorize the reduction of any fine he/she has imposed.

(Ord. No. 06-02, § 1, 5-5-06)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 162.08.