B. - Zoning administrator.

1.

Appointment.

a.

The zoninig administrator shall be appointed by the village president with the advice and consent of the village board.

b.

In the absence of a zoning administrator, the duties of the zoning administrator shall be carried out by the village president or the village president's designee.

2.

Duties of the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator or his duly appointed and acting assistant shall administer and enforce this ordinance. it shall be the duty of the zoning administrator to:

a.

Receive and process applications for zoning.

b.

Receive and process applications for an occupancy certificate after an on-site inspection and upon completion of a structure or when there is a change of use as herein provided to ensure conformity to the provisions of this ordinance.

c.

Conduct inspections of structures or the use of land to determine whether there is compliance with this ordinance, and, in cases of any violation, to notify in writing the person or persons responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.

d.

Ensure that the official zoning map is maintained.

e.

Ensure maintenance of permanent and current records required by this ordinance, including, but not limited to, zoning certificates, inspections, and all official action on appeals, variations and amendments.

f.

Furnish members of the public with forms for development.

g.

Receive on behalf of the zoning board of appeals all such forms, when completed and executed by the appellant or applicant, or his agent or attorney.

h.

Discharge such other duties as may be placed upon the zoning administrator by this ordinance.

i.

Refer any violation of this ordinance to the village attorney for prosecution or other appropriate action when deemed necessary.

j.

The zoning administrator may delegate responsibilities to other personnel within the village, as necessary, to properly administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance.

k.

Ensure the provision of clerical and technical services to the zoning board of appeals and the planning commission, including maintaining records thereof, including review, analysis, reports and recommendations.