§ 2-1037. Functions, powers and duties.

The functions, powers and duties of the development services advisory committee shall be as follows:

(1)

To serve as a primary communication link between the community development services division and the development industry, which includes environmentalists, designers, developers and contractors involved in both site work and building construction.

(2)

To make recommendations as to rules and procedures to enhance the operational efficiency and budgetary accountability which may include plan review, permit issuance, inspections, code enforcement, contractor licensing, facility improvements and building and development related fees.

(3)

To identify concerns of the development industry and present them at regularly scheduled advisory committee meetings.

(4)

To provide input to staff regarding the creation of new rules, processes and procedures associated with the development industry.

(5)

To increase the awareness of adopted building and development standards by promoting development industry educational programs.

(6)

To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners technical and administrative programs designed to enhance the proficiency and customer services of the community development and environmental services division.

(7)

To develop an advisory committee monitoring program of the key review activities of the division for the purpose of providing continuing feedback on both the quality and quantity of services rendered by the division.

(8)

To design a technical review/customer service evaluation form for response by users of the community development services division.

(9)

To submit an annual report to the county administrator and the Board of County Commissioners which shall summarize findings and issues during the report year and the status of their resolution.

(10)

To review proposed ordinances and codes that may affect the community development and environmental services division prior to their submittal to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.

(11)

To perform or assist with any other function or duty as requested by the county administrator or the Board of County Commissioners.

(12)

To adopt and amend guidelines to govern their meetings and operations, subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.

(13)

The committee meetings shall be open to the public.

(Ord. No. 93-76, § 7; Ord. No. 95-60, § 7, 11-7-95)