§ 4. Building inspector.

The building inspector shall enforce the city building code, shall perform the functions prescribed by this Charter and by general law, and shall perform such additional functions as may be assigned to him by the city council. Unless otherwise decided by the city council, the chief of the fire department shall be the building inspector. If the city council shall determine that a person other than the chief of the fire department should exercise the duties and powers of the building inspector, it shall, by resolution, so direct, and in such event, the building inspector shall be appointed and removed by the city manager as provided by state law.

State law reference

Powers and duties of city manager, G.S. § 160A-148; building inspection, § 160A-411 et seq.