(a) The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the “Building Official” by the International Building Code, adopted by KMC 4.05.010 provided the said powers, duties, and functions may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his or her supervision and control.

(b) The City Administrator shall be ex-officio Building Official unless he or she appoints another person to the Building Official. The authorized representatives of the Building Official referred to above, when and if appointed, shall be appointed by the City Administrator.