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PLAN COMMISSION
In order that adequate provisions be made for the preparation of a comprehensive City Plan for the guidance, direction and control of the growth and development of the city, a Plan Commission, which shall be a department of the city government, is hereby created under authority of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitled "The Revised Cities and Villages Act, approved August 15, 1941, and effective January 1, 1942, and as amended, ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-12-4."
('71 Code, § 2-5-1) (Ord. 1382, passed 1-27-58)
The Plan Commission shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Mayor on the basis of their particular fitness for their duties on said Commission, and subject to the approval of the City Council.
('71 Code, § 2-5-2) (Ord. 1382, passed 1-27-58; Am. Ord. 3-54, passed 4-22-96)
Of the nine appointed citizen members five shall serve for a period of one year, two for a period of two years, and two for a period of three years. Thereafter, such appointed citizen members shall serve for a period of three years. Vacancies shall be filled by appointments for unexpired terms only. The Members of the Plan Commission and its Secretary may receive such compensation as may be fixed from time to time by the Council and provided for in the budget and appropriation ordinance.
('71 Code, § 2-5-3) (Ord. 1382, passed 1-27-58; Am. Ord. 3054, passed 4-22-96)
Immediately following their appointment, the members of the Plan Commission shall meet, organize, elect such officers as it may deem necessary and adopt and later change or alter rules and regulations of organization and procedure consistent with provisions of this code and state laws. The Commission shall keep written records of its proceedings, which shall be open at all times to public inspection. The Commission shall also file an annual report with the Mayor and Council, setting forth its transactions and recommendations.
('71 Code, § 2-5-4) (Ord. 1382, passed 1-27-58)
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