The county weed control officer shall:
1. Cooperate with the board and be responsible for the operation and enforcement of this chapter within the county;
2. Become acquainted with the location of noxious weeds within the county;
3. Meet the pesticide certification requirements set forth in chapter 4.1-33;
4. Encourage noxious weed control by all landowners and land occupants within the county;
5. Investigate all signed complaints received by the officer regarding noxious weeds;
6. Post or publish in the official newspaper of the county any notices the commissioner deems necessary to further noxious weed control under this chapter;
7. Prepare reports as requested by the commissioner; and 8. Attend meetings called by the commissioner to further noxious weed control under this chapter.