SECTION 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.

(A)   Composition, Term and Removal.

   There is hereby created a Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consist of the Mayor, one member of Council selected by the Council annually, and five (5) electors of the Municipality, not holding other municipal office or appointment in this Municipality (except as provided in paragraph (B) of Section 12 hereinafter), to be appointed for terms of five years by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a vote of a majority of the members of Council; except that, of the five elector members initially appointed for the terms beginning January 1, 1975, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment. The Mayor may at any time remove any member of the Commission for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, incapacity or incompetency, provided, however, that such removal from office shall become final only after being confirmed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of Council. The term of office of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission heretofore established by ordinance of Council shall terminate upon the election, appointment and qualification of the members of the Commission provided for in this Charter. (Amended 5-8-84.)

(B)   Officers, Rules, Quorum and Compensation.

   The Commission shall elect a Chairman of the Commission from among the five appointed elector members of the Commission. The Commission shall appoint a Secretary to the Commission, who need not be a member of the Commission and who may hold other municipal office or appointment. The Commission may appoint such other officers as it shall deem necessary, shall make its own rules and regulations and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. The officers of the Commission shall be elected by the Commission at or prior to its first meeting each year. The Commission shall meet upon call of the Chairman or any three members. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the affirmative vote of four members of the Commission shall be necessary for any official action. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by ordinance of Council.

(C)   Powers and Duties.

   The Commission shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by ordinances of Council or the general laws of the State of Ohio not inconsistent therewith.