To effectuate the purposes of this Article the Commission shall have power and authority to:
(a) Exercise general supervision for the administration of the affairs of the Commission;
(b) Prescribe uniform rules and regulations pertaining to administration, investigations and hearings, provided that the rules and regulations are adopted by Town Council;
(c) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Commission;
(d) With consent of Council, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission, provided that Town Council sets the salaries;
(e) Keep an accurate and complete record of all Planning Commission proceedings;
(f) Record and file all bonds and contracts;
(g) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Commission.
(h) Make recommendations to Town Council concerning planning.
(i) Make an annual report to Town Council concerning the operation of the Planning Commission and the status of planning within the Town;
(j) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under the Code of the State of West Virginia Code, Chapter 8A, Article 2;
(k) Adopt a seal and certify all official acts;
(l) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of the Code of the State of West Virginia, Chapter 8A, Articles 1 through 12 or any ordinance, rule or regulation or any action taken thereunder;
(m) Prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as other departments of the Town government and shall be limited in all expenditures to the provisions made therefore by Town Council;
(n) If necessary, establish Advisory Committees;
(o) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the Planning Commission; and
(p) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of City Council.
(Passed 11-22-20.)