§ 7.9. City planning.

(a)

There shall be a city planning commission consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Council for terms of three years from among the qualified voters of the city. The first appointed commission under this Charter shall consist of [two] (2) terms of one (1) year each; two (2) of two (2) years each; and one (1) term [of three] (3) years. Members of the commission shall hold no other city office. The commission [shall make] recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council on all matters affecting the physical development of the city, [and] shall be consulted on the comprehensive plan the implementation thereof. The Council shall advertise publicly for candidates for this commission.

(b)

Responsibilities [of the city planning commission are as follows]:

(1)

To advise the City Manager on any matter affecting the physical development of the city;

(2)

To formulate and recommend to the City Manager a comprehensive plan and modifications thereof;

(3)

To review and make recommendations regarding proposed Council action implementing the comprehensive plan pursuant to section 6.04 [6.4 of this Charter];

(4)

And other responsibilities as required by law.

(Ord. of 6-6-11)