Chapter 2.56
PLANNING COMMISSION

Sections:

2.56.010    Created – Composition – Terms of office.

2.56.020    Vacancies.

2.56.030    Powers – Subject to state statute.

2.56.040    Quorum.

2.56.010 Created – Composition – Terms of office.

There is hereby created, in accordance with Chapter 35.63 RCW, a planning commission for the city, which will consist of nine members to be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the majority of the city council, from citizens of recognized fitness for such position. Seven members of the planning commission must reside in the city. One member must reside in the city of Tumwater urban growth area. One member must reside either in the city, or in the city of Tumwater urban growth area. The terms of office for the first appointed members appointed to such commission shall be designated from one to six years, in such a manner as to provide that the fewest possible terms will expire in any one year. Thereafter, the term of office for each appointive member shall be six years.

(Ord. O2006-004, Amended, 02/07/2006; Ord. 1383, Amended, 05/18/1993; Ord. 1303, Amended, 08/20/1991; Ord. 992, Added, 07/01/1984)

2.56.020 Vacancies.

Vacancies occurring other 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. 992, Added, 07/01/1984)

2.56.030 Powers – Subject to state statute.

The planning commission shall have the powers and shall conduct its business and shall be subject to the provisions and in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 35.63 RCW as such chapter now exists or as it may be hereafter amended.

(Ord. 992, Added, 07/01/1984)

2.56.040 Quorum.

A simple majority of the currently appointed membership of the planning commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(Ord. O99-010, Added, 04/20/1999)