The Planning Commission has the following powers and duties:
(A) Exercise general supervision for the administration of the affairs of the Commission;
(B) Prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to administration, investigations and hearings, provided, that the rules and regulations are adopted by the governing body;
(C) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Commission;
(D) With consent from the governing body, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission, provided that the governing body sets the salaries;
(E) Keep an accurate and complete record of all Planning Commission proceedings;
(F) Record and fill all bonds and contract;
(G) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Planning Commission;
(H) Make recommendations to the governing body concerning planning;
(I) Make an annual report to the governing body concerning the operation of the Planning Commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;
(J) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this chapter;
(K) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;
(L) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the governing body;
(M) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the Commission; and
(N) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of the governing body.
(Ord. 21, passed 1-14-2020)