There is hereby created a Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consist of two members of Council selected by the Council annually and five electors of the municipality, not holding other Municipal office or appointment, to be appointed for terms of four years by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council.
The new elector-member shall be appointed to a term of four years beginning January 1, 1982. The term of office of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall continue unchanged.
The Mayor shall designate the Chairperson of the Commission, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council. The Commission shall appoint a Secretary to the Commission, who need not be a member of the Commission and who may hold other Municipal office or appointment. The Commission may appoint such other officers as it shall deem necessary, shall make its own rules and regulations and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. The officers of the Commission shall be appointed or reappointed at or prior to its first meeting each year. The Commission shall meet upon call of the Chairperson or any two members. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the affirmative vote of four members of the Commission shall be necessary for any official action. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by ordinance of Council. The Commission shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by ordinances of Council, or the general laws of the State of Ohio not inconsistent therewith.
(Amended Nov. 3, 1981.)