(a) The Planning Commission is designated as the commission specified in the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008), as amended, and performs the duties of such commission as provided in the statute and the City Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(b) Membership and Terms. The Planning Commission consists of up to nine members, as appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by City Council for staggered three-year terms.
(1) Members are electors of the City, and representative of the population distribution and of the various interests present in the community.
(2) Members of the Commission cannot hold any other Wayne public office except that one Commission member must also be a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(c) Officers. At the first Commission meeting of the calendar year, the members must elect a Chair, a Vice-Chair, Secretary, and such other officers as it deems necessary for the ensuing year (by resolution). The terms of all officers are for one-year; officers may be reelected.
(d) Attorney. The City Attorney acts as attorney for the Commission.
(e) Compensation. Members serve without compensation.
(f) Removal. Any member of the Commission may be removed by the Mayor for cause (including but not limited to inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or for missing (unexcused) two consecutive regular meetings, etc.).
(Ord. 2023-01. Passed 2-7-23.)