(A) The Chief Administrative Officer shall review and approve a schedule of all fees imposed by divisions within the office, departments, or agency prior to submission to the County Board of Commissioners during the budget approval process.
(B) The Chief Administrative Officer may recommend that the Commission waive or adjust fees in accordance with the following standards and procedures:
(1) A fee imposed by an executive branch office, department, agency or division may be waived or adjusted by the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer and approval of the Commission unless that fee is specifically established by state statute or regulation. Fees established by ordinance may be waived by the commission and fees established by state law may only be waived in accordance with state law.
(a) Department heads and elected officials may waive or adjust fees in accordance with § 33.134.
(b) The Planning Administrator may waive or adjust fees in accordance with § 33.134.
(2) Waiver shall be upon good cause shown to contribute to the safety, health, prosperity, moral well-being, peace, order, comfort, or convenience of county residents. Any waiver shall be in writing submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 3-5-2024)