(A) Removal of members. Any member of the Commission may be removed from the Commission prior to the expiration of term by majority vote of the City Council. Vacancies on the Planning Commission from whatever cause shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term.
(B) Resignation of members. A member of the Commission may resign from the Commission by filing a written statement with the City Clerk stating he or she resigns from the Commission. Upon filing the written statement with the City Clerk, the resignation shall become effective at the time of the filing and said member shall cease to be a member of said Commission and a vacancy shall then exist.
(C) Absence with/without cause. Any Commissioner’s seat shall automatically be deemed vacant for failing to attend any three meetings in any 12-month period, unless the absence is the result of illness or family emergency, or removal of the Commissioner from office would otherwise be prohibited by law. In the event that a Commissioner is unable to attend a meeting due to illness or family emergency, the Commissioner shall inform the City Manager or the Community Development Director at the earliest opportunity before the meeting in order for the absence to be excused. The Commission shall immediately inform the City Council of such vacancy. Vacancies on the Planning Commission from whatever cause shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term.
(Ord. 562, passed 11-20-2007; Ord. 579, passed 2-17-2009)