There is hereby created and planning and zoning commission for the city to consist of not less than three (3) members. The members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. All members must meet state residency requirements and shall be selected without respect to political affiliations. The terms of office shall be three (3) years, and no person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. Members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the city council, and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. Members shall serve without compensation except for necessary expenses approved by the city council.
Should the city be unable to fill the membership of the planning and zoning commission, the city council shall, in that case and until such time as full membership is obtained, hear all planning and zoning matters that may come before said commission. (Ord. 475, 3-7-2005)