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1 . CGun 19 PwGf 59 Wards having certain meanings. Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," `rooming house," "rooming unit," or "premises" are used in this article; they shall be construed as though they are followed by the words "or any part thereof. Sec. 4-68. Conflict with other provisions. In the event any provision, standard or requirement of this article is found to be in conflict with any provision of any other ordinances or code of the county, the provision which establishes the higher standard or more stringent requirement for the promotion and protection of the beahb and safety of the residents of Lee County shall prevail. Sec. 4-69. Duties of the Code Enforcement Supervisor. Ile Code Enforcement Supervisor is hereby designated the public officer to exercise the powers herein prescribed. The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall have such powers as may be necessary to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) the following powers in addition to others herein granted: (a) To investigate, to inspect, and to determine which dwelling units are substandard and/or tmfit for human habitation, and those which pose an imminent threat of bodily barm to occupants of a dwelling, or a dwelling unit, or any person upon the premises. (b) To take such action alone or together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation or removal of housing which is substandard and/or unfit. (c) To take such action alone or together with other appropriate departments or agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to eliminate noxious vegetation growth, clear unauthorized dump sites, or correct other environmental conditions which are inimical to public well-being. (d) To serve as I learing Officer, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence. (e) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections, provided such entries shall be made in accordance with this article and state law, and shall be made in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession. To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this article and to delegate any of his functions and powers to such officers, agents and employees. (g) To determine that residential dwellings and accessory structures are substandard and/or unfit for hurr, an habitation if he finds, on the basis of the requirements set forth in this article, that conditions exist in such stnrctrres or accessory structures which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or well-being of the occupants of such building, the occupants of neighboring buildings, or other residents of the county and environs. Such conditions include (but are not limited to) lack of adequate ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation, disrepair, sintctural defects and uncleanliness- (h) Except as may otherwise be provided by statute or local law or ordinance, no officer, agent or employee of the county charged with enforcement of the Minimum Housing Code of Lee County shall be peraonally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this article. No person who institutes