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035 14 (a) An occupant of dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible' for the extermination of insects, rodents or other pest therein or on the premises if said condition was not created by the owner's lack of maintenance in vermin proofing the dwelling at the time of original leasing to the occupant. In a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit or rooming unit, the occupant shall be responsible for extermination whenever the is the only one infested. (f) Every occupant or person in possession of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employe, access to any part of ,such dwelling or dwelling unit and its premises at reasonable times and a reasonable manner for the purpose of making repairs and alterations as are necessary to comply with this ordinance. ARTICLE X POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC OFFICER 10.1 DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC OFFICER. The Code Enforcement Supervisor of the Planning and Inspections Department is hereby designated as the Public Officer to enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to exercise the duties herein prescribed. 10.2 POWERS OF THE PUBLIC OFFICER. The Public Officer is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this ordinance including but not limited to the following: (a) To enter upon premises, investigate and inspect dwellings located in the in the County, in order to determine which dwellings do not meet the "Minimum Housing Code" . Entries shall be made in accordance with applicable State and local laws. (b) To appoint and delegate the duties of officers, agents and employees when needed to assist in carrying out the purposes of this ordnance; . (c) Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence; (d) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed herein or by the Orange County Board of Commissioners; and To establish and charge a uniform and reasonable fee, subject to the approval of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, for inspections from time to time;