A. The position of the building official is an administrative position and shall be an exempt position. Said administrator shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the codes and this chapter and shall be appointed by the city manager, with the approval of the city council.

B. The city manager shall appoint and remove such other inspectors and employees as he/she deems appropriate within the requirements of the city of Maricopa personnel rules and budget restrictions.

C. The building official shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications for permits, of permits issued, of inspections made, of revenue received, of reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. The building official shall further retain on file copies of all documents in connection with building work for the minimum time required by the codes or other laws, or for such additional time as he or she deems necessary and prudent.

D. The building official may adopt such rules and regulations as he/she deems necessary to secure the public health, safety and general welfare; to implement the provisions of this chapter and to carry out its intent. All such rules and regulations shall require the approval of the city manager and shall be subject to review and amendment by the city council. No rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall have the effect of waiving the technical requirements stipulated in the codes or of violating accepted engineering practices involving public safety. [Code 2004 § 7-1-5; Ord. 18-08 § 1; Res. 18-23.]