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Re-appointment of Village Special Magistrates

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES/HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · June 11, 2019

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What This Bill Does

The Village of Pinecrest Council is formally the re-appointment of its s and hearing officers. This action ensures these officials remain authorized to preside over local code enforcement and administrative hearings.

Why it matters

This resolution maintains the legal authority of the individuals who preside over local code enforcement hearings, which directly impacts residents involved in village code violation proceedings.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Special Magistrates/Hearing Officers

Their appointments are being formally ratified by the Village Council.

Indirectly affected

Pinecrest Residents

Residents appearing before the village for code enforcement matters will have their cases heard by these re-appointed officials.

Key Facts

  • The Village Council is ratifying the re-appointment of special magistrates and hearing officers.
  • The appointments are made pursuant to Section 2-141 of the Village Code of Ordinances.
  • The resolution was introduced on June 5, 2019.
  • The item is categorized under the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a special magistrate?
A is an official appointed by the village to preside over administrative hearings, such as those regarding code enforcement violations.
Does this change the rules for code enforcement?
No, this resolution only confirms the re-appointment of the individuals serving in these roles; it does not change the underlying code or enforcement procedures.

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Connected Entities

Section 2-141 of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Pinecrest, VOP0873
otherSection 2-141 of the Code of Ordinances“The specific legal code governing the appointment of special magistrates.”Map →
locationVillage of Pinecrest“The local government body passing the resolution.”Map →
otherVOP0873“The file identifier for the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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