Expenditures of the Planning Commission, exclusive of gifts, shall be within the amounts made available by appropriation by the City Council, which shall determine the funds necessary for the Planning Commission work. Within the amounts received, the Planning Commission may appoint, in the same manner as with corresponding civil employees of the municipality, such employees as it may deem necessary for its work. Within the amounts received, the Planning Commission may also contract with City planners, engineers, architects, and other consultants for necessary services. Insofar as possible, the necessary services shall be obtained from regular City employees and through regular City departments.
(Ord. 277, passed 2-14-1939)