There is hereby created a Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consist of one member of Council selected by the Council annually and five electors of the municipality, at least three of whom shall not hold other municipal office or appointment, to be appointed for terms of five years by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council; except that, of the members appointed for the terms beginning January 1, 2006, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years and one for a term of five years. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment. The term of office of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall terminate upon the election, appointment and qualification of the members of the Commission provided for in this Charter.
The Mayor shall choose from among its members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall chair the meeting in the Chair’s absence. The person who chairs the meeting of the Commission shall not vote except in cases of a tie or if only two other members of the Commission are present at a meeting.
The Commission shall make its own rules and regulations and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. The Commission shall meet upon call of the Chair or any two members. Three members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the affirmative vote of three 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 powers and duties as may be prescribed by ordinance of Council or the general laws of the State of Ohio, not inconsistent with this Charter. (Amended November 8, 2005.)