Code of Maine Rules
19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 300 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THIRD-PARTY INSPECTORS
Section 498-300-7 - HONORARY CERTIFICATION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
An honorary certification may be awarded to those code enforcement officers because of distinguished public service; an excellent ability and knowledge in the field of codes enforcement; an ongoing record of improvement in ability and knowledge as a code enforcement officer; and contributions to the profession. A code enforcement officer receiving an honorary certification is recognized by his or her peers as a leader in the profession. To receive an honorary certification, a candidate shall be currently employed as a municipal code enforcement officer in Maine and have served as a municipal code enforcement officer in Maine for 20 years or more.
A code enforcement officer may apply for honorary certification on forms provided by the Office. The Office may award honorary certification in one or more specific areas if, in its determination, the candidate meets a wide array of the following criteria:
1. record of ongoing professional development and educational improvement; including successful completion of university or college courses and national or state association seminars;
2. record of active involvement in a professional association for code enforcement officers with a published code of professional conduct or code of ethics;
3. experience as a leader or instructor of professional development training related to codes administration;
4. authorship of articles or other forms of organized, disseminated information related to codes administration;
5. successful completion of right-to-know or ethics training;
6. holding a professional license or certification from the state of Maine or professional association in an area related to a specific area of code enforcement certification;
7. recognition by other organizations for professional accomplishments; or
8. letters of recommendation from peers, municipal officers or the public.
A code enforcement officer granted honorary certification need not meet the recertification standards under the provisions of section 5.1. An honorary certification is valid for the tenure of the code enforcement officer's career, so long as that officer remains employed as municipal code enforcement officer in Maine and that officer's certification is not revoked under the provisions of section 9.
