(A) The Commission shall have such powers concerning the preparation and adoption of a master plan or any part thereof, the making of surveys as a basis for such plan, the approval of public improvements, the carrying out of educational and publicity programs, the approval of plats, and such other rights, powers, duties and responsibilities as are expressly provided in Public Act 285 of 1931, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.31 - 125.45, as amended.
(`73 Code, 14.006, § 5.206)
(B) The City Planning Commission shall make reports and recommendations to the Council; provided, however, that no such recommendation shall be binding upon the Council.
(`73 Code, 14.008, § 5.208)