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The Planning Commission shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary from among its citizen members. Terms of office shall be for one year, with eligibility for re-election. The Planning Commission shall meet on the third Thursday of each and every month during which there is business for the Commission to conduct. It shall adopt rules and by-laws for the transaction of business and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.
(2005 Code, § 270.005) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967; Ord. passed 2-13-1984; Ord. 99-1, passed 2-8-1999)
The Planning Commission may appoint employees or contract with professional consultants for such services or advice it deems necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities. Expenditures therefor, exclusive of gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for the purpose by the Village Council which shall provide the funds, equipment, and accommodations necessary for the Planning Commission’s work.
(2005 Code, § 270.006) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967)
The Planning Commission shall have all powers heretofore granted by law to the Zoning Commission. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Planning Commission to advise the Village Council in regard to the proper development of the village, whether or not solicited. This advice shall include the preparation and adoption of a Master Plan, or parts thereof, as set forth in Public Act 285 of the state.
(2005 Code, § 270.007) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967)
The adoption of a Master Plan, or any part thereof, shall require the concurring vote of not less than six members of the Planning Commission. Prior to any such adoption, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given at least 15 days prior to such hearing in the official newspaper of the village and by certified mail to each utility company and railroad company owning property within the village. No vote of the Village Council is required for such adoption.
(2005 Code, § 270.008) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967)
The Planning Commission shall prepare zoning and subdivision regulations and other regulations deemed desirable to guide and control the development and physical condition of the village in accordance with the Master Plan for consideration and adoption by the Village Council.
(2005 Code, § 270.009) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967)
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