CHAPTER 153:
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Section
General Provisions
   153.001   Established
   153.002   Composition
   153.003   Compensation
   153.004   Removal of members
   153.005   Organization and rules of procedure
   153.006   Public hearings
Organization
   153.020   Rules
   153.021   Officers
   153.022   Chairperson
   153.023   Vice-chairperson
   153.024   Secretary
Meetings
   153.035   Time and place
   153.036   Agenda
   153.037   Quorum
   153.038   Rules of order
   153.039   Voting
   153.040   Conduct
Public Hearings
   153.055   Notice
   153.056   Procedure
Records
   153.070   Minutes
   153.071   Reports
   153.072   Attendance
Review Procedure
   153.085   Zoning amendments
   153.086   Plats
   153.087   Comprehensive plan
   153.088   Reconsideration
Finances
   153.100   Budget
   153.101   Expenditures
   153.102   Personnel
Adoption and Amendment
   153.115   Adoption
   153.116   Amendment
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 153.001 ESTABLISHED.
   There is hereby established a Planning Commission for the town, which shall have the powers and duties as provided in S.C. Code Title 6, Chapter 29, §§ 6-29-310, et seq.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
§ 153.002 COMPOSITION.
   (A)   The Planning Commission shall have a minimum of five (5) to a maximum of seven (7) members appointed by the Town Council for terms of three (3) years, staggered so that one-third (1/3) of the members shall have terms expiring in each year.
   (B)   Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
   (C)   No member of the Planning Commission shall hold an elected public office with the town.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
§ 153.003 COMPENSATION.
   Members of the Planning Commission shall serve without compensation. Actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties may be reimbursed from budgeted funds pursuant to reimbursement policies and procedures of the Town Council for the employees of the town.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
§ 153.004 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS.
   Members of the Planning Commission may be removed at any time by Town Council for cause. The existence of cause shall be discussed by the Council in executive session as permitted by the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code § 30-4-70(a)(1), and the determination of removal shall be by vote in public session declaring a vacancy in the position without a statement of cause. Any fact which, in the discretion of the Council, is deemed to adversely affect the public interest, including lack of attendance at meetings, may constitute cause.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
§ 153.005 ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE.
   The Planning Commission shall organize, elect officers, and adopt rules of procedure as required by S.C. Code § 6-29-360.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
§ 153.006 PUBLIC HEARINGS.
   The Planning Commission shall hold all public hearings on amendments to the zoning ordinance and map pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-760(A).
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-16-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-16-2019)
ORGANIZATION
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