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Any member of the Planning Commission once qualified and appointed may be removed from office for malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in office or for any just cause by a majority vote of Council after the member has received fifteen days advance notice of the intent to take such vote. A hearing shall be held with the vote if the member requests it in writing. Any appointment to fill a vacancy created by virtue of this section shall be only for the unexpired term.
(Ord. 3914. Passed 11-30-71.)
(a) The Planning Commission shall elect its own Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and create and fill such other offices as may be determined. Officers shall serve annual terms and may succeed themselves. The Commission may make and alter bylaws, rules and regulations to govern its procedures consistent with the ordinances of the Municipality and the laws of the Commonwealth. The Commission shall keep a full record of its business, shall make a written report to Council at least monthly and shall, annually, by March 1 of each year, make a written report to Council of its activities for the preceding year.
(Ord. 3914. Passed 11-30-71.)
(b) All meetings at which action is to be taken or recommended shall be public meetings as defined by the Open Meeting Act or Sunshine Law. Further, all actions shall be taken by a call of the roll with the vote of each member duly recorded and made a part of the official minutes of such meeting.
(Ord. 4192. Passed 5-28-80.)
For the administration of the Planning Commission, the City Manager may appoint a Qualified Planner, with the approval of Council, who shall be, in the opinion of the City Manager, qualified for the duties of his or her position. The Qualified Planner shall be in charge of the administration of the Commission and shall exercise the powers granted to the Commission, and be subject to the duties imposed upon the Commission, by this Planning Code.
(a) The Planning Commission shall:
(1) Maintain and amend the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the City as set forth in this Planning Code and present such changes or amendments of the Comprehensive Plan for the consideration of Council;
(2) Maintain and keep on file records of its actions. All records and files of the Commission shall be in the possession of Council;
(3) Maintain, amend, change, alter, prepare and present for consideration to Council an Official Map for the City as set forth in this Planning Code;
(4) Maintain, amend, change, alter, prepare and present for consideration to Council the Zoning Code and make recommendations to Council as set forth in this Planning Code;
(5) Prepare and administer subdivision and land development regulations as set forth in this Planning Code;
(6) Prepare and administer planned residential development regulations as set forth in this Planning Code;
(7) Maintain, amend, change, alter, prepare and present for consideration to Council the BOCA Basic/National Building Code and make recommendations to Council on amendments, changes and alterations pertaining to such Code;
(8) Maintain, amend, change, alter, prepare and present for consideration to Council the Housing Code and make recommendations to Council on amendments, changes and alterations pertaining to the Housing Code;
(9) Submit to Council a recommended capital improvement program;
(10) Promote public interest in and understanding of the Comprehensive Plan, the workable program and other planning;
(11) Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals;
(12) Maintain, amend, change, alter and prepare the plan of action on the workable program and make recommendations to Council on proposed amendments, alterations and changes;
(13) Hold public hearings and meetings;
(14) Require from other departments and agencies of the Municipality such available information as relates to the work of the Commission;
(15) In the performance of its duties, enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys, either after permission has been obtained from the owner or after public notice;
(16) Prepare and present to Council an environmental study; and
(17) Do such other acts or make such other studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by this Planning Code.
(b) Any act or recommendation of the Commission, in the performance of its powers and duties, which involves engineering consideration, shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(Ord. 4398. Passed 9-10-86.)
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of Council, accept and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available by the County, the Commonwealth or the Federal Government or any of its agencies or from private sources. Council may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or utilization of funds or assistance in accordance with the governmental procedures of the Municipality.
(Ord. 3914. Passed 11-30-71.)