(A) The Planning Commission shall:
(1) Make and adopt plans for the physical development of the village, including any areas outside its boundaries which in the Commission’s judgment bear relation to the planning of such municipality and including a comprehensive plan as defined by Neb. Rev. Stat. 19-903;
(2) Prepare and adopt such implemental means as a capital improvement program, subdivision regulations, building codes, and a zoning ordinance in cooperation with other interested municipal departments and/or municipalities; and
(3) Consult with and advise public officials and agencies, public utilities, civic organizations, educational institutions, and citizens with relation to the promulgation and implementation of the comprehensive development plan and its implemental programs.
(B) The Commission may delegate authority to any such group to conduct studies and make surveys for the Commission, make preliminary reports on its findings, and hold public hearings before submitting its final reports. The Village Board shall not take final action on matters relating to the comprehensive development plan, capital improvements, building codes, subdivision development, the annexation of territory, or zoning until it has received the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(C) The Commission may, with the consent of the Village Board, in its own name:
(1) Make and enter into contracts with public or private bodies;
(2) Receive contributions, bequests, gifts, or grant funds from public or private sources;
(3) Expend the funds appropriated to it by the Village Board;
(4) Employ agents and employees; and
(5) Acquire, hold, and dispose of property.
(D) The Commission may on its own authority make arrangements consistent with its program, conduct or sponsor special studies or planning work for any public body or appropriate agency, receive grants, remuneration, or reimbursement for such studies or work, and at its public hearings, summon witnesses, administer oath, and compel the giving of testimony.
(Prior Code, § 2-303) (Ord. 1999-2, passed 6-2-1999)