(A) Composition, Term and Removal.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of the Mayor, one member of Council appointed annually by Council, and three (3) electors of the Municipality, not holding other Municipal office or appointment in this Municipality (except as provided in Section 2, dealing with the qualifications for Council). The three initial elector members shall be appointed by Council; of the three (3) appointed, two shall serve terms of three (3) years and one shall serve a term of one (1) year. The term of the initial appointees shall begin January, 1984. Thereafter and upon completion of the initial terms, all appointments shall be for three (3) years. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment. Council may at any time remove any member of the Commission for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, incapacity or incompetency. The term of office of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission heretofore established by ordinance of Council shall terminate upon the election, appointment and qualification of the members of the Commission provided for in this Charter.
(B) Officer, Rules, Quorum and Compensation.
The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members. The Commission shall appoint a secretary to the Commission, who need not be a member and who may hold other Municipal office or appointment. The Commission may appoint such other officers as it shall deem necessary, shall make its own rules and regulations and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. The officers of the Commission shall be elected by the Commission at or prior to its first meeting each year. The Commission shall meet upon call of the chairperson or any three (3) members. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the affirmative vote of three members of the Commission shall be necessary for any official action. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by ordinance of Council.
(C) Powers and Duties.
The Commission shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the ordinances of Council or the general laws of the State of Ohio not inconsistent therewith.