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Appointment of Special Magistrates for Brevard County Code Enforcement

Original title: Re: Appointment of a Special Magistrate and an alternate Special Magistrate to Consider Matters Related to the Administration and Enforcement of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances

Record date · August 27, 2024

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What This Bill Does

Brevard County has officially appointed a and an alternate Special Magistrate to oversee the administration and enforcement of local county ordinances.

Why it matters

These appointed officials will preside over hearings regarding violations of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances, which determines the outcomes of code enforcement cases for property owners and residents.

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

Brevard County Property Owners

Property owners facing code enforcement actions will have their cases heard by these appointed magistrates.

Directly affected

Brevard County Code Enforcement Department

The department will present cases to these magistrates to enforce local ordinances.

Key Facts

The county has appointed a primary Special Magistrate to handle code enforcement matters.
The county has appointed an alternate Special Magistrate to serve in the absence of the primary.
The appointments relate specifically to the administration and enforcement of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
The measure was introduced on August 12, 2024.

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The status of the file is officially 'Adopted'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Special Magistrate do in Brevard County?

A hears cases related to violations of county ordinances and makes determinations regarding enforcement and compliance.

Why is there an alternate Special Magistrate?

The alternate is appointed to preside over code enforcement hearings if the primary is unavailable.

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Brevard County, Central Services

locationBrevard County“The local government jurisdiction issuing the appointments.”Map →

OrganizationCentral Services“The department responsible for the administrative filing.”Map →

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