§ 2-83. Powers of board.

The nuisance abatement board shall have the power to:

(1)

Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings;

(2)

Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearing, which subpoenas shall be served by the police department or any person authorized by rules of procedure;

(3)

Subpoena records, surveys, plats and other documentary evidence, which subpoenas shall be served by the police department or any person authorized by rules of procedure;

(4)

Take testimony under oath;

(5)

Issue orders having the force and effect of law declaring that any place or premises constitutes a public nuisance, prohibiting any such nuisance, and commanding necessary steps to abate any such nuisance;

(6)

Establish and levy fines pursuant to section 2-92; and

(7)

Provide for continuing jurisdiction for a period of up to one year over any place or premises that has been or is declared to be a public nuisance.

(Memo of 2-22-12(Att. B))