(A) The town’s Planning Board shall be comprised of five members and two alternates appointed by the Town Board of Commissioners, with all members and alternates being residents from within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Spindale. Each member must take an oath of office before starting his or her duties as required by G.S. § 160D-309. G.S. § 160D-301 authorizes the Planning Board to perform the following duties:
(1) Prepare, review, maintain, monitor and periodically update and recommend to the governing board a comprehensive plan, and such other plans as deemed appropriate, and conduct ongoing related research, data collection, mapping, and analysis;
(2) Facilitate and coordinate citizen engagement and participation in the planning process;
(3) Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, development regulations, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner;
(4) Advise the Board of Commissioners concerning the implementation of plans, including but not limited to, review and comment on all zoning text and map amendments as required by G.S. § 160D-604;
(5) Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board may direct;
(6) Provide a preliminary forum for review of quasi-judicial decisions, provided that no part of the forum or recommendation may be used as a basis for the deciding board; and
(7) Perform any other related duties that the Commissioners may direct.
(B) The town’s Planning Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from its members who shall serve for one year, until re-elected, or until their successors are elected. The Planning Board shall appoint a secretary, whom maybe a municipal officer, an employee of the town, or a member of the Board.
(Ord. passed 2-20-2012; Ord. passed 3-17-2014; Ord. passed - -2022)