SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year

The SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is given each year to a member of the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement (SoDACE) based on a nomination that highlights the individual’s years of service, contributions to the municipality as a Code Enforcement Officer, contributions to their community as a citizen and personal accomplishments.

The following is from the presentation of the 2017 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. The award was presented by SoDACE Board President Dave Smith, City of Sturgis, at the 2017 Code Enforcement Information and Training Conference held at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre on May 10-11.

“It is my distinct honor to present the 2017 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

The recipient of this award is responsible for all aspects of code enforcement in their city. This person brings a wealth of knowledge to the city. The pursuit of life-long learning is evident in this person’s extensive credentialing in investigative process, fire prevention, fire codes, hazardous materials, emergency response and preparedness, International Property Maintenance Code and the list goes on and on.

The award recipient chooses to serve the community instead of enjoying an early retirement! Rather than viewing the job as a person with badge and a ticket book, this person develops a relationship with the client first and helps them reach their compliance goals in the spirit of cooperation.

Within a short time of being on the job, this person gained the trust of several property owners who had previously had very negative relationships with the city. This led to three of the city’s most significant clean-up efforts resulting in compliance.

It gives me great pleasure to present the 2017 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year to Scott Deaver of Spearfish.”

Scott Deaver of Spearfish is presented the 2017 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year award.