A. To investigate compliance with the provisions enumerated in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, and to take reasonable actions to bring about compliance with such provisions. The Code Compliance Officer may investigate violations based on complaints, reports from city staff, or the officer’s own reviews, inventories or investigations.

B. To issue and serve notices and orders imposing civil penalties and restoration requirements in appropriate cases as provided in this chapter.

C. To issue stop work orders in compliance with this chapter.

D. To refer cases to the Police Department or City Prosecuting Attorney for criminal investigations or criminal prosecution.

E. To request assistance from the Police Department or the City Prosecuting Attorney in investigations, obtaining and serving warrants, or obtaining and serving injunctions.

F. To negotiate and approve informal and formal agreements with violators to correct violations and restore damage. The Code Compliance Officer may approve modifications to informal agreements. The Mayor and the City Attorney or the City Prosecuting Attorney shall approve all formal agreements that purport to bind the City.

G. To serve administrative search warrants or assist in serving criminal search warrants with any necessary assistance of the Police Department.

H. To represent the City before the Code Compliance Hearing Examiner whether or not the Code Compliance Officer is a witness in the proceeding before the Code Compliance Hearing Examiner.

I. Assist in criminal investigations and prosecutions under this chapter.

J. Work with other agencies to enforce local provisions and state laws the City is responsible for enforcing.

K. Contract with other agencies for enforcement activities.

L. Delegate some or all of the Code Compliance Officer’s duties to other city employees.

M. To use any administrative or judicial remedies as may be available under the Redmond Municipal Code or other applicable local or state laws or regulations.

N. To enter and inspect public or private buildings, structures, and property as authorized by RMC 1.14.170.B, Rights of Entry.

O. Such other duties and authorities as may be granted by this chapter or other provision of the Redmond Municipal Code or state law or state regulations. (Ord. 1935 § 5, 1997).