Powers of administrative officers.

Southaven Code of Ordinances § 4-186

in effect

Sec. 4-186. - Powers of administrative officers. The public officers shall have the authority to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of sections 4-181 and 4-182 of this chapter, including the following powers, in addition to others herein granted: (1) To investigate the building conditions within the City of Southaven in order to determine which buildings therein are unfit for human habitation, use or occupation; (2) To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence; (3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations, provided that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession; (4) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees, as the public officers deem necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinance; and (5) To delegate any of their functions and powers under this chapter to such public officers and agents as the public officers may designate. (Ord. of 4-7-09, § 6, 4-7-09)

Source: City of Southaven, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/southaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TITIVBUBURE_CH4SLCL_S4-186POADOFFetched: 11/1/2026