The Council shall provide for the establishment and financial support of a City Planning Commission as provided by general law. The Commission shall consist of no fewer than 9 nor more than 13 members who shall be appointed by the Council and who shall serve without compensation. Members of the Commission shall meet the qualifications as delineated by law, and the Commission shall have the powers and shall perform the duties presented by the West Virginia Code. These duties shall include recommendations to the City Manager and Council on all matters related to the physical development of the City, shall be consulted on the comprehensive plan and the implementation thereof. The Planning Director will act as secretary to the Commission and will attend all meetings.