Chapter 2.24
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.24.020 Members, terms of office, and vacancies.
2.24.030 Election of officers.
2.24.060 Quorum—Rules, regulations and procedures.
2.24.080 Expenditure of funds.
2.24.010 Created.
There is created a planning commission for the city, pursuant to the authority granted to the city by ORS Chapter 227. (Ord. 1020 § 1, 2012: Ord. 470 § 1, 1974)
2.24.020 Members, terms of office, and vacancies.
A. Members. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council. At least six of the members must be residents of the city; the other member may reside outside city limits, but must reside within the urban growth boundary of the city. No more than two members may engage principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit as individuals, or be members of any partnership or officers or employees of any corporation, that engages principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit; and not more than two members shall be engaged in the same kind of occupation, business, trade or profession. Not more than two members of the Commission may be city officers, who shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members.
B. Term of Office. Except for appointments to fill the remainder of an unexpired term, all members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of four years. Notwithstanding, a member of the Commission may be removed by the city council, after hearing, for misconduct or nonperformance of duty.
C. Vacancies. All vacancies in the Commission, whether by expiration of term, resignation, removal from office or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment by the city council pursuant to this Code. (Ord. 1020 § 2, 2012: Ord. 470 § 2, 1974)
2.24.030 Election of officers.
The city planning commission, at its first meeting, shall elect a chair and a vice chair, who shall be members appointed by the city council and who shall hold office during the pleasure of the commission. (Ord. 1020 § 3, 2012: Ord. 470 § 3, 1974)
2.24.040 Public officers.
Members of the planning commission shall abide by state and local laws and regulations governing public officers, including, but not limited to, ORS Chapter 244. (Ord. 1020 § 4, 2012)
2.24.050 Compensation.
Members of the city planning commission shall receive no compensation. (Ord. 1020 § 5, 2012: Ord. 470 § 4 (part), 1974)
2.24.060 Quorum—Rules, regulations and procedures.
A majority of the planning commission shall constitute a quorum. The city planning commission may make and alter rules and regulations for its government and procedure consistent with the laws of the state of Oregon and with the City Charter and ordinances of the city, including, but not limited to, Chapter 2.05 of this code, and shall meet at least once every other month, at such times and places as may be fixed by the commission. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or by three members by written notice served upon each member of the commission at least three hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting. (Ord. 1047 § 1, 2016: Ord. 1020 § 6, 2012: Ord. 470 § 5, 1974)
2.24.070 Duties.
The Commission shall have all powers and duties enumerated in ORS Chapter 227, this Code, and the city’s Development Code. (Ord. 1020 § 7, 2012: Ord. 470 § 7, 1974. Formerly 2.24.090)
2.24.080 Expenditure of funds.
The city planning commission shall have no authority to make any expenditure on behalf of the city, or to obligate the city for the payment of any sums of money. (Ord. 1020 § 8, 2012: Ord. 470 § 15, 1974. Formerly 2.24.150)