The Town 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 regulation are adopted by the governing body;
(C) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Commission;
(D) With the 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 file all bonds and contracts;
(G) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Planning Commission;
(H) Make recommendations to governing body concerning planning;
(I) Formulate a long term comprehensive plan and present the plan to the governing body for approval. For the purpose and guidelines of a comprehensive plan, see W. Va. Code Chapter 8A, Article 3;
(J) Make an annual report to the governing body concerning the operation of the Planning Commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;
(K) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, recommend ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this subchapter;
(L) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts;
(M) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter or any ordinance, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;
(N) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the governing body;
(O) If necessary, establish advisory committees;
(P) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the Commission; and
(Q) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of the governing body. Upon request, the County Prosecuting Attorney, the County Surveyor or any other county employee may render assistance and service to a Planning Commission without compensation.
(Ord. 12-7, passed 11-4-2013)