The duties of the Commission are governed by the provisions of the Area Plan Commission in I.C. 36-7-4-401, as the same may be amended from time to time. In addition, the Commission shall:
(A) Hear and determine all development plans which are required to be submitted under this subchapter;
(B) Be authorized and empowered to do and perform any act which is required or allowed under state law;
(C) Be authorized and empowered to adopt, without public notice or hearing, any rules or regulations allowed or required under I.C. 36-7-4, as the same may be amended from time to time, or such other rules or regulations as the Commission may deem necessary or advisable for the effective administration of its duties under state law;
(D) Be authorized and empowered to appoint an Executive Director and/or a Zoning Administrator, as well as a secretary and such other employees as are necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission; and to prescribe any duties or responsibilities for such positions, subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed under this chapter and under state law. The positions of Executive Director and Zoning Administrator may be held by the same person.
(Ord. 2005-01, passed 2-17-2005)