The authorization for the establishment of the planning and zoning commission is set forth under South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL), Chapters 11-4 and 11-6 and amendments and supplements thereto as enacted under the authority of 1967 SDCL, Chapter 11-4, as amended.

(Ord. 831 § 10.1, 1992)

1. The city planning and zoning commission shall consist of five members appointed by the city commission. The members shall be resident electors of the city qualified by knowledge or experience to act in matters pertaining to the development and administration of a comprehensive plan of development for the city.
2. The term of each of the appointed members of the planning and zoning commission shall be for five years. Approximately one-half of the members shall be appointed for three years, and the balance of the members shall be appointed for five years. Thereafter, appointment of each member shall be for terms of five years so that there will be no overlapping of tenures. Any vacancy in a membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by the mayor in the same manner as for appointment, and the mayor, with the confirmation of the city commission, shall after public hearing, have authority to remove any member for cause, which said cause shall be stated in writing and made a part of such hearing.

(Ord. 831 § 10.2, 1992)

1. Officers.
   1. The officers of the planning and zoning commission shall consist of a chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary.
   2. The chairperson shall:
      1. Preside at all meetings and hearings of the planning and zoning commission;
      2. Call special meetings of the commission in accordance with the by-laws;
      3. Sign documents of the commission; and
      4. See that all actions of the commission are properly taken.
   3. The vice-chairperson shall act as the chairperson in the absence, disability or disqualification of the chairperson. The vice-chairperson shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the chairperson.
   4. The secretary, with the assistance of such staff as is available, shall keep the minutes and records of the planning and zoning commission.
2. Election of Officers.
   1. The chairperson shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of three members to present candidates for office on the first meeting in January of each calendar year. The planning and zoning board members shall elect its officers from among its members for a term of one year, with eligibility for re-election, and may fill such other of its offices as it may create in a manner prescribed by the rules of the planning and zoning commission.
   2. An annual organization meeting shall be held in January of each calendar year for the purpose of election of officers as presented by the nominating committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at this meeting.
   3. A candidate receiving a majority vote of the entire membership of the planning and zoning commission shall be declared elected and shall serve for one year or until that person’s successor shall take office.
   4. Vacancies in office shall be filled immediately by regular procedure.
3. Operations. The planning and zoning commission shall adopt by-laws providing for the regularly scheduled meetings. All meetings, or portions of meetings, at which official action is taken shall be open to the general public.

(Ord. 831 § 10.3, 1992)

The city commission shall budget adequate funds on an annual basis to operate the planning and zoning commission.

(Ord. 831 § 10.4, 1992)

Powers and duties are delegated to the planning and zoning commission by the city commission by resolution dated February 11, 1991, in accordance with the enabling law cited herein, and by this title.

(Ord. 831 § 10.5, 1992)