A. Commission Established: There shall be established in the city a planning and zoning commission to act in both capacities, which commission may act with the full authority of the city council in planning and zoning matters, excluding the authority to adopt ordinances.
B. Membership; Appointment: The mayor shall appoint the planning and zoning commission, consisting of seven (7) members, and such appointments shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the city council.
C. Terms: The initial terms of office of the commission members shall be as follows: three (3) of said commission members shall serve for a term of six (6) years and four (4) of said commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years.
D. Vacancies: Should a vacancy occur on the commission, the same shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and confirmation by majority vote of the city council, the same as the original appointments herein provided. (Ord. 301, 8-4-1986; amd. Ord. 326, 3-1-1994)