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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 085 Code of Conduct for CBO & Building Inspectors e e e e THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE KBT BY-LAW NO. 2008 - 085 BEING A BY-LAW TO OFFICIALLY ADOPT A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL AND BUILDING INSPECTORS FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE WHEREAS Section 7.1 of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23 (Bill 124) states that a principle authority shall establish and enforce a code of conduct for the Chief Building Official and Inspectors; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 9 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the said Municipal Act, Section 11 (2) provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass by-laws, respecting the governance structure of the municipality and its local boards; AND WHEREAS Council deems it advisable to adopt a Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors for the Municipality of Kincardine; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That the Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors of the Municipality of Kincardine attached hereto as Schedule 'A' be adopted by the Municipality. 2. That this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 3. That this by-law may be cited as the "Code of Conduct, CBO/Building Inspectors By-law". READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 21st day of May, 2008. J o-V /t:. - "=> ~ ~yor C~~ READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 21st day of May, 2008. 9~~U"1'~ Clerk e e 3 4. 5. 6. e 7. 8 9. e THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE SCHEDULE "A" By-law No. 2008 085 Policy No. GG.6.4 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS Preamble The Code of Conduct applies to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors appointed under the Building Code Act in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the Building Code. The purpose of this Code is to promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions to ensure Building Officials apply standards of honesty and integrity, and to prevent practices constituting an abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices. Standards of Conduct Building Officials to undertake to: 1. Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works and structures. 2. Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonably appear to be a conflict between their duties to their employer, their profession, their peers and the public at large and their personal interest. Apply all relevant building by-laws, codes and standards appropriately and without favour. Perform their inspections and plan examination duties impartially and in accordance with the highest professional standards. At all times abides by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoiding any conduct, which could bring or tend to bring Building Officials into disrepute. Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and other Acts or Law which regulate or govern Building Officials or their functions. Not to act beyond their personal level of competence or outside their area of expertise. Maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practices, the building laws and Codes relevant to their inspection and plan examination function. 10. Extend professional courtesy to all. Breaches of Code of Conduct The Ontario Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials will be measured against this Code of Conduct. The Municipal administration will review any allegations brought forward that the Code of Conduct has been breached. Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility of the Municipal employer and will be based on the severity and frequency of the violation in accordance with relevant employment standards.