A. Establishment and composition. The planning commission consists of seven members appointed by the council from among the residents of the town.
B. Organization. The planning commission shall consist of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and five other members. The planning commission shall adopt rules for its own organization and for the transaction of its business. The rules shall not conflict with other sections of this code or other ordinances of the town or with the laws of the state of Arizona.
C. Duties and powers.
1. Obligations imposed by law. The planning commission shall undertake all tasks necessary to comply with state laws.
2. Reports and recommendations. The planning commission may make reports and recommendations relating to the planning and development of the town to the council and to other organizations and residents of the town. The planning commission may recommend programs for the construction or financing of public improvements to executive or legislative officials of the town.
3. Other tasks assigned by the council. The planning commission shall undertake all other tasks assigned by the council.
A.R.S. § 9-461.02 authorizes the creation of a planning commission, and provides for local ordinance to address the organization, number of members, terms of office, method of appointment and removal of members.
A.R.S. § 9-461.06 (E) and (F) describe the planning commission’s role in the adoption and amendment of the general plan. A.R.S. § 9-461.09 requires the planning commission to hold at least one hearing on a specific plan application. A.R.S. § 9-461.12 authorizes the planning commission to hold joint meetings with other planning commissions upon approval of the council. A.R.S. § 9-462.04 (A) requires the planning commission to hold a public hearing on any zoning ordinance.