2. Purpose of the policy
1. This policy will ensure public protection, legal compliance and set the framework which officers of the Council will operate.
2. All officers will have regard to this document when making enforcement decisions. Any departure from this policy must be exceptional, capable of justification and be considered by the Director of service before a final decision is made.
3. This provision will not apply where a risk of injury or to health is likely to occur due to a delay in any decision being made. The Chief Executive may suspend any part of this policy, in cases of emergency. This would achieve effective running of the service and/or where there is a risk of injury or to health of employees or any members of the public. The Regulators’ Code requires regulators to have procedures in place to ensure that their officers follow their published service standards.
