The Joint Planning Commission makes recommendations to the County Board regarding development proposals, zoning changes, livestock feeding operations, etc., after gathering facts at a Public Hearing mandated by the State Enabling Act. The Joint Planning Commission holds public hearings to consider requests relating to conditional use permits, subdivision plats, Zoning Regulations or zoning map amendments, and an assortment of other development and environmental issues. The County Board may or may not follow the Planning Commission’s recommendations.