A planning commission has the following powers and duties:

1. (1) Exercise general supervision for the administration of the affairs of the commission;
2. (2) Prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to administration, investigations and hearings: Provided, That the rules and regulations are adopted by the governing body;
3. (3) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission;
4. (4) With consent from the governing body, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the planning commission: Provided, That the governing body sets the salaries;
5. (5) Keep an accurate and complete record of all planning commission proceedings;
6. (6) Record and file all bonds and contracts;
7. (7) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the planning commission;
8. (8) Make recommendations to the appropriate governing body concerning planning;
9. (9) Make an annual report to the appropriate governing body concerning the operation of the planning commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;
10. (10) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this article;
11. (11) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts;
12. (12) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this article or any ordinance, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;
13. (13) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the appropriate governing body;
14. (14) If necessary, establish advisory committees;
15. (15) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the commission; and
16. (16) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of the governing body. Upon request, a county prosecuting attorney, the county surveyor, the county engineer, or any other county employee may render assistance and service to a planning commission without compensation.