The zoning administrator shall administer and enforce this chapter [appendix], and is hereby given the authority and responsibility to enforce all provisions of this chapter [appendix] under the direction of the board of county commissioners which includes but is not limited to the following duties:

A.

To serve as a liaison between the county planning commission and the board of county commissioners, keeping each body advised of pending actions pertaining to zoning.

B.

To serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the planning commission providing technical assistance in matters relating to zoning requests.

C.

To maintain in a timely and current manner the official zoning map reflecting thereon any and all rezoning amendments approved by the board of commissioners.

D.

To perform any other rezoning duties as directed by the board of county commissioners.

Fees for inspections and the issuance of permits or certificates or copies thereof required or issued under the provisions of this chapter [appendix] shall be collected by the zoning administrator in advance of the issuance of such permits or certificates.

The amount of such fees shall be established by the board of county commissioners, from time to time, and shall cover the cost of inspection and supervision resulting from the enforcement of this chapter [appendix]. The fees shall be deposited with the zoning administrator.