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“The plain view doctrine is another exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement. While consent is required to inspect a building or property, this doctrine holds that if an inspector observes a violation while at a location where he or she is legally entitled to be, no violation of the Fourth Amendment results. In other words, if the alleged violation is observable from a place where any member of the public may be, the privacy interest of the owner must be considered insubstantial.

The goals of the Certificate of the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement are to: Encourage professionalism in public code enforcement administration throughout Georgia. Increase knowledge of the major aspects of code enforcement administration. Develop skills necessary for the enforcement of environmental, housing, and land use codes. The GACE Certificate Program offers three levels of training. Six core courses and a selection of electives totaling nine hours form the basic framework of L

The GACE Certificate Program offers three levels.  All of the courses in each level of training are taught on a rotating schedule. Based on course selections, a participant can earn up to 15 hours of credit from the “required” curriculum toward a certificate at each of the two conferences annually, one in the spring and one in the fall. Upon successful completion of the certificate levels, a formal presentation of certificates to GACE members will be held at the two conferences each year. •     

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Purpose: This annual award is established to recognize a Code Enforcement Officer who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, going above and beyond their normal duties, or who has performed an act of heroism in the line of duty, enhancing the safety and well-being of the community.   Eligibility Criteria: Employment Status The nominee must be a full-time or part-time Code Enforcement Officer employed for a minimum of one year at the time of nomination.  Demonstrated Excellence: The officer c