North Chicago — Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-13
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The Code Official may engage any number of officers, technical assistants, and commissioners and other consultants or employees authorized by the City and as shall be necessary for the administration of this chapter.
North Chicago Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-13 establishes that the Code Official has the authority to build out a support staff for administering the landlord licensing program. This includes hiring or engaging officers, technical assistants, commissioners, consultants, and other employees, provided they are authorized by the City. The provision is essentially an organizational grant of staffing flexibility to ensure the chapter can be properly administered.
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Under § 5-14-13, the Code Official overseeing landlord licensing in North Chicago is empowered to staff the program with a range of personnel, from technical assistants to outside consultants. Compliant operators generally stay informed about which officials or inspectors are authorized to act under this chapter, since the Code Official may delegate administrative functions to various staff members. Knowing who is authorized to act on behalf of the program can help property owners respond appropriately to official communications or inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 5-14-13 of North Chicago's Landlord Licensing chapter means that the Code Official can designate multiple types of staff to carry out the licensing program, so tenants may interact with various authorized personnel when issues are being investigated or addressed. Understanding that officers, technical assistants, and consultants may all be acting under the Code Official's authority can help tenants recognize legitimate program representatives. Tenants who have concerns about the licensing status of their building or the conduct of program personnel may contact the City of North Chicago directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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