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days of the Board's actions. The Zoning Officer 56 shall simultaneously keep on file a copy of the Board's action. The Board shall act on all applications before it, with exception of appeal of a Stop Work Order,, within sixty days of receipt of the application. The Board shall act on Any appeal of a Stop Work Order issued by the Zoning Officer within fifteen (15) days, from the date of the Notice of Appeal., 2.4 Planning Department 2.4.1 Duties and Responsibilities The Planning Department, an administrative department of the County Government headed by the Planning Director, who is appointed by the County Manager, has the following responsibilities in relation to this ordinance. a) The administration and enforcement of the • ordinance. b) The issuance of any required permits and certificates as authorized by this ordinance. c) Administrative, technical and professional support to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and any advisory committee set up hereunder. d) The preparation of written staff reports and recommendations on all proposed amendments to this ordinance, application of approval of Special Uses, applications for all planned developments, applications of approval of plats, applications for variances and appeals from orders, decisions, determinations and requirements made in enforcing this ordinance. e) Liaison with other County departments, representatives of other local governmental units and units of the State of North Carolina and of the United States. f) The maintenance of data, maps, and other information necessary to discharge of its responsibilities. g) Provide appropriate services to encourage the participation of citizens of Orange County in the discharge of its responsibilities. h) Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board of County Commissioners.