The Senoia Planning Commission is hereby established. Said commission shall consist of not less than three and not more than five members appointed by the city council. If it is determined as necessary by the city council, an alternate may be appointed to serve on the planning commission. The alternate shall serve on the commission as a regular member; however, the alternate may only cast a vote in the absence of another member. The city council shall appoint the members for two-year terms each. Any vacancy in the membership of the commission for an un-expired term shall be filled by the city council. Members shall be removable for cause by the city council upon written charges and after public hearing.

(Ord. No. 07-05, Art. 2, § 2.1, 12-3-2007; Amd. of 5-2-2011)

The planning commission shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and a secretary from its members who shall serve a one year term beginning January 1 of each year. Officers may succeed themselves in office. The commission shall adopt such rules and bylaws as deemed appropriate. Meetings shall be held regularly once a month and may be held at such other times as the commission may determine. The commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating each such fact, and shall keep record of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be a public record. All meetings of the planning commission shall be open to the public.

(Ord. No. 07-05, Art. 2, § 2.2, 12-3-2007)

The planning commission shall review amendments to this article as provided in article III herein. Additionally, the planning commission shall act as counselor to the city council by planning and foreseeing future growth and changes in the city and shall perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the city council.

(Ord. No. 07-05, Art. 2, § 2.3, 12-3-2007)

A new commission member will take an oath of office at a city council meeting prior to serving in the commission.

(Ord. No. 07-05, Art. 2, § 2.4, 12-3-2007)