(1) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the City Council to staggered, overlapping two (2) year terms. The Commission members shall be qualified voters in the City. No member shall serve on the Commission for more than three (3) consecutive terms. Any vacancy occurring during the unexpired term of a member shall be filled by the City Council within thirty (30) days from the date of vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. Each year, the Commission shall elect from its members a chairman, vice chairman and secretary for one (1) year beginning in that month. Removal of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
(2) The Commission shall meet at least once a month. The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings which minutes shall be maintained as a public record by the City Secretary. The commission shall serve without compensation.