The Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Exercise general supervision for the administration of its affairs.
(b) Prescribe uniform rules and regulations pertaining to its administration, investigation, and hearings and to effectuate the provisions of this article, provided that the rules and regulations are adopted by Council.
(c) Supervise its fiscal affairs and responsibilities.
(d) With consent from Council, hire employees necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities; provided, Council sets the salaries.
(e) Keep an accurate and complete record of all its proceedings.
(f) Record and file all bonds and contracts.
(g) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all its papers and documents.
(h) Make recommendations to Council concerning planning.
(i) Make an annual report to Council concerning the operation of the Planning Commission and the status of planning within the Town.
(j) Prepare, publish, and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under West Virginia State Code Chapter 8A, Article 2 et seq.
(k) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts.
(l) Invoke any legal, equitable, or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of West Virginia State Code, Chapter 8A, Articles 1 through 12 or any ordinance, rule and regulations or any action taken thereunder.
(m) Prepare and submit an annual budget to Council in the same manner as other departments of the Town government and be limited in all expenditures to the provisions made therefor by Council.
(n) If necessary, establish advisory committee(s).
(o) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the Planning Commission.
(p) With the prior approval of Council, contract for special or temporary services and/or professional counsel.
(q) Accept gifts, funds and donations which must be deposited with the Town Treasurer in a special non-reverting Planning Commission fund to be available for expenditures by the Planning Commission for the purpose designated by the donor.
(r) In accordance with West Virginia State Code, Chapter 8A, Article 3 et seq., as amended, prepare and recommend to Council for adoption, a Comprehensive Plan for the development of land within the Town of Star City along with periodic updates.
(s) All such other powers, authorities and duties as are vested in it under West Virginia State Code Chapter 8A, as amended.
(Passed 6-10-13.)