New York A06009 establishes a state code enforcement office headed by an ombudsperson to enhance code enforcement.

New York A06009 amends the executive law to increase the state code enforcement powers of the secretary of state by establishing a state code enforcement office. The office is headed by a full-time ombudsperson appointed by the secretary, who must have expertise and experience in code enforcement. The ombudsperson's duties include identifying, investigating, and resolving complaints related to local code enforcement programs, monitoring implementation of code enforcement policies, and recommending policies and legislation to enhance enforcement.

New York A06009 establishes a state code enforcement office headed by an ombudsperson to enhance code enforcement.

New York A06009 amends the executive law to increase the state code enforcement powers of the secretary of state by establishing a state code enforcement office. The office is headed by a full-time ombudsperson appointed by the secretary, who must have expertise and experience in code enforcement. The ombudsperson's duties include identifying, investigating, and resolving complaints related to local code enforcement programs, monitoring implementation of code enforcement policies, and recommending policies and legislation to enhance enforcement.