§ 5.11. Designation of Code Enforcement Officers.

(1)

For the purpose of this article, the City Council of the City of Orlando hereby designates all code inspectors, sworn law enforcement officers, vehicle for hire officers, fire inspectors, community service officers, designated park staff, airport safety officers, and parking control officers as "code enforcement officers" who shall have the power and authority to enforce the Codes and Ordinances of the City as set forth in this article.

(2)

The training and qualifications of the code enforcement officers shall be established by City Council.

(3)

Except as to sworn law enforcement officers, designation as a code enforcement officer does not confer the power of arrest or other law enforcement powers nor subject the code enforcement officer to the provisions of Florida Statutes ch. 943.

(4)

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to amend, alter, or contravene the provision of any retirement or pension plan or system administered by the City.

(Ord. of 2-6-1995, Doc. #28220; Ord. of 1-14-2002, § 1, Doc. #020114708; Ord. of 8-28-2006, § 1, Doc. #0608281005)