Council by ordinance shall create one or more boards, committees, or commissions to administer the City zoning code and perform other planning and zoning duties as determined by ordinance of Council. Each such board, committee, or commission shall consist of electors of the City who shall serve without compensation and who, with the concurrence of Council, shall be appointed by the Mayor for terms of three years. To create staggered terms, the Mayor, with the consent of Council, can appoint members for less than three years.
(Amended November 2, 2021)
The duties, powers and procedures of Council and each board or commission created by Council pursuant to Section 56 with respect to planning and zoning may be prescribed by ordinance of Council to the maximum extent such legislative authority is conferred upon the City under the Ohio Constitution. In the absence of such ordinance, City officials shall perform their duties and exercise their powers in accordance with the general laws of the State of Ohio not in conflict with this Charter.
(Amended Nov. 6, 2007)