§ 2-371. Code enforcement officers authorized to issue citations.

(a)

Enforcement of the City of Ennis Code of Ordinances and any and all applicable codes and ordinances within the City of Ennis and the State of Texas shall be the responsibility of any designated code enforcement officer, inspector or licensed peace officer of the city.

(b)

Any officer, as designated by this section, shall have the authority to issue citations for any violation in accordance with the Code of Ordinances and any and all other codes or ordinances of the city. If the person being cited is not present, the person designated hereunder may send the citation to the alleged offender by certified mail, return receipt requested. If a person who receives a citation by personal service or as provided under this subsection fails to appear on the return date of the citation, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest for the violation described in the citation.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with any code enforcement officer, inspector or licensed peace officer in the performance of his duties under this section and to enforce the ordinances of the City of Ennis, Texas.

(Ord. No. 12-02-03, § 1, 2-20-2012)