A. Annually, the planning and design commission shall elect from among its membership a planning and design commission chairperson and a vice chairperson, who shall each hold those positions at the pleasure of the planning and design commission. When there is a vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson, the planning and design commission shall fill that position from among its members.
B. The planning and design commission shall establish a time and place for regular meetings to be held not less frequently than monthly. Each meeting shall be noticed and held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). The planning and design commission chairperson shall have the authority to notice and hold special meetings in the manner specified in the Ralph M. Brown Act.
C. A quorum comprised of planning and design commission members present and qualified to act shall be required for the planning and design commission to conduct a meeting and take action. A quorum shall consist of a majority of members of the planning and design commission then in office.
D. The planning and design commission shall act only by motion. An affirmative vote of seven planning and design commission members present and qualified to vote shall be necessary to pass any motion.
E. The planning and design commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary, and consistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the conduct of its business. (Ord. 2012-004 § 2)