Chapter 2.24
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.24.055 Forfeiture of membership.
2.24.010 Created.
In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by Chapter 35.63 RCW, as amended, the city created a city planning commission to be known as the “city of Asotin planning commission.” (Ord. 158 § 1, 1965)
2.24.020 Membership.
The planning commission shall consist of a minimum of five members and a maximum of seven members, who reside within the Asotin city limits, none of whom shall be ex officio members by virtue of any office otherwise held in the city. (Ord. 13-769 § 1, 2013; Ord. 02-604 § 1, 2002; Ord. 158 § 2, 1965)
2.24.030 Appointment.
The members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the mayor, and the appointment of each member shall be confirmed by a majority of the city council. (Ord. 158 § 3, 1965)
2.24.040 Term of office.
The term of office for the first appointive members appointed to such commission shall be as follows: one term of two years, one term of three years, one term of four years, one term of five years and one term of six years, all running from the date of establishment of the town planning commission. Thereafter the term of office for each appointive member shall be six years. (Ord. 158 § 4, 1965)
2.24.050 Vacancies.
Vacancies in the membership of the planning commission, occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms, shall be filled for the unexpired term.
Members may be removed, after public hearing, by the appointing official with the approval of the city council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and they shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 158 § 5, 1965)
2.24.055 Forfeiture of membership.
A member of the planning commission shall forfeit his/her office creating a vacancy if he/she ceases to have the qualifications prescribed to such office by law or ordinance, or if he/she is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or an offense involving violations of oath of office. A member shall also forfeit his/her office if he/she fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the planning commission without being excused by the commission. (Ord. 06-686 § 1, 2006)
2.24.060 Chairman – Meetings.
A. Regular Meetings. All regular meetings shall be held at Asotin City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of January, April, July and October.
B. Special meetings to be called at any time by the chairperson of the commission. (Ord. 17-820 § 1, 2017; Ord. 158 § 6, 1965)
2.24.070 Expenditures.
The expenditures of the commission, exclusive of gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for the purpose by the city council. (Ord. 158 § 7, 1965)
2.24.080 Powers.
The powers of the planning commission shall be as set forth in Chapter 35.63 RCW, as amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended. (Ord. 158 § 8, 1965)