The Municipal 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 regulations are adopted by City Council;
(c) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission;
(d) With consent from the City Council, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission; Provided, that City Council 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 City Council concerning planning;
(i) Make an annual report to City Council concerning the operation of the Planning Commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;
(j) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this article;
(k) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts;
(l) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this article or any ordinance, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;
(m) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the appropriate governing body;
(n) If necessary, establish advisory committees;
(o) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the Commission; and
(p) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of City Council. Upon request, a county prosecuting attorney, the county surveyor, the county engineer, or any other county employee may render assistance and service to a planning commission without compensation.
(Ord. 0-1342. Passed 5-12-09.)