A. Creation. There is hereby created a City Planning Commission to hear all matters referred to it under law.

B. Membership Terms. From and after May 13, 1985, the Planning Commission has consisted and continues to consist of nine (9) members of which two (2) members may reside outside of but within three (3) miles of the corporate limits of the City. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. All members shall serve without compensation. Existing members of the Commission shall continue to serve for a term of three (3) years from the date of their appointment, and at the expiration of such term, an appointment for that position shall be made at the same time as other officers of the City and the member shall serve for a term of three (3) years. All vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.

C. Removal of Commission Members. At the request of the Mayor that a Commission member be removed, the Council shall consider the request and may by majority vote of the membership of the Council remove the Commission member.

D. Planning Commission By-laws. The Planning Commission shall adopt by-laws for the transaction of business and hearing procedures.

E. Power and Duties. The Planning Commission shall have such powers and duties as provided in the Kansas Statutes Annotated, as amended from time to time. [Ord. 1267, 09-14-09.]