Kanarraville City Zoning Code
PLANNING COMMISSION
§ 152.030 CREATION; NUMBER OF MEMBERS; APPOINTMENT.
The Town Planning Commission shall consist of five members, each to be appointed by the Town Mayor with the advice and consent of the Town Council. The Town Council may designate, by resolution, the composition of the Town Planning Commission. It is the intent of this chapter that the Town Planning Commission not consist of members, all of whom are from the same field of expertise. The five members of the Town Planning Commission shall own property within the boundaries of the town and can attend the regularly scheduled planning meetings. At least three of the five members shall hold no other public office or position within the town. The Town Council shall appoint a representative from among its members to act as a liaison between the Town Council and the Town Planning Commission. One member, but not more than one, of the Town Board of Adjustment shall be a member of the Town Planning Commission.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000; Ord. 06-12-03, passed 6-12-2003)
§ 152.031 TERMS OF OFFICE.
The terms of office for the five Town Planning Commission members shall be for four years. The Town Planning Commission members terms shall be staggered so that no two members terms shall expire every other year. The term of office for the Town Council member designated liaison for the Town Planning Commission shall correspond to his or her tenure of office as the Town Council member.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.032 VACANCIES AND REMOVALS FOR CAUSE.
(A) Vacancies of appointed members occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment of the Town Council. The Town Council shall have the right to remove any member of the Town Planning Commission for misconduct and may remove any member for non-performance of duty.
(B) Non-performance of duty shall include a repeated failure to attend Town Planning Commission meetings.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.033 COMPENSATION.
The Town Planning Commission shall serve without compensation; except that, the Town Council shall provide for reimbursement of the Town Planning Commission for actual expenses incurred, upon presentation of proper receipts and vouchers.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.034 OFFICERS.
The Town Planning Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its members, whose terms shall be for four years.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.035 MEETINGS.
The Town Planning Commission shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings. All meetings of the Town Planning Commission shall be open to the public.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.036 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Town Planning Commission may adopt such rules and procedures as it may deem necessary for the proper conduct of its business. The Town Planning Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, such record shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.037 QUORUM AND VOTE.
A quorum shall consist of two members and a Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson. Evidence shall not be presented unless a quorum is present. A majority vote shall be constituted of at least a majority of members present.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.038 EMPLOYEES; EXPENDITURES.
The Town Planning Commission may, upon the approval of the Town Council, employ experts and staff, including consultants and a secretary, and pay such expenses, exclusive of gifts, as may be reasonable and necessary for carrying out the duties defined in this chapter; providing that, such expenditures may not exceed the amount appropriated for the operation of the Town Planning Commission by the Town Council.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)