Duties include general administration, personnel, budget preparation, purchasing, auditing claims, enforcement of ordinances, conferring with persons concerning County affairs, liaison officer with independent agencies, Board representation at various meetings, workshops and functions, property maintenance and other duties imposed by the Board and the law. The Planning Commission consists of 11 citizens and is an advisory board appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members serve for four years and have the responsibility of developing recommendations for the future development and use of land and community facilities in the County. The commission is charged with the responsibility to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and to ensure that future development is in the best interest of the County as a whole. Special meetings are called when necessary.
All meetings are open to the public.
The BZA consists of five citizens appointed by the circuit court to hear cases concerning variances from the County zoning ordinance and appeals of ruling of the zoning administration. The BZA meets on an as-needed basis when cases are scheduled. All Rights Reserved.