In pursuance of authority conferred by the S.C. Code Title 6, Chapter 29, in accordance with the Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of May 4, 1994, the Goose Creek City Council, (hereinafter referred to as “Council”), hereby enacts into law, on this day October 10, 1995, establishing a Planning Commission, (hereinafter referred to as “Commission”), and revisions to the following sections and sections, to include as part of this chapter all maps, codes and regulations referred to herein.
(A) Planning Commission established. There is hereby established a Planning Commission for the City of Goose Creek, which shall have the powers and duties as provided in S.C. Code Title 6, Chapter 29, §§ 6-29-320 et seq.
(B) Composition of Commission. The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor and City Council for terms of three years, staggered so that one third of the members shall have terms expiring in each year. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. A vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. No member of the Planning Commission shall be the holder of an elected public office in the City of Goose Creek.
(C) Compensation. Members of the Planning Commission shall regularly attend meetings and public hearings, and shall serve without compensation. Reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties may be reimbursed from budgeted funds pursuant to reimbursement policies and procedures for employees of the City of Goose Creek.
(D) Removal of members. Members of the Planning Commission may be removed at any time by Council for cause. The existence of cause shall be discussed by the Mayor and City Council in executive session as permitted by the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code § 30-4-70(a)(1), and the determination of removal shall be by vote in public session declaring a vacancy in the position without a statement of cause. Any fact which, in the discretion of the Mayor and City Council, is deemed to adversely affect the public interest, including lack of attendance at meetings without just cause, has not maintained required qualifications, or has been found guilty of malfeasance or misconduct in office, may constitute cause.
(E) Organization and rules of procedures. The Planning Commission shall organize, elect officers and adopt rules of procedure as required by S.C. Code § 6-29-360.
(F) Public hearings. The Planning Commission shall hold all public hearings on amendments to this chapter and map pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-760(A).
(1985 Code, Art. I, § 101) (Ord. 99-005, passed 4-13-1999)