A. Employment: The planning commission may employ consulting advice on municipal problems, a secretary and such clerks as may be necessary; and pay for their services, and for such other expenses as the commission may lawfully incur, including the necessary disbursements incurred by its members in the performance of their duties as members of the commission, out of funds at the disposal of the commission, as authorized by the city council.
B. Recommendations: The commission may make recommendations and suggestions to the city council, other public officials and individuals concerning any matter relating to community planning and development. The commission shall also have all the powers which are now or hereafter including, but not limited to, Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 92, relating to subdivisions and Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 227, relating to planning and zoning. The city council and administrative officer shall procure the recommendations of the commission, where required by such state laws and city code on such matters as land subdivision, street alteration, property acquisition, zoning and location, design of improvements and annexation. (1956 Code § 9-007; amd. 1978 Code)
All recommendations made to the city council by the commission shall be in writing. (1956 Code § 9-008)