Chapter 2.28
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.28.020 Meetings and organization.
2.28.040 Staffing and administration.
2.28.010 Establishment.
There shall be a planning commission in the city of Kerman as authorized under the State Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections 65100 et seq.). The planning commission shall consist of five members appointed as required under Chapter 2.26. (Ord. 23-08 §2, 2023).
2.28.020 Meetings and organization.
The planning commission, by resolution, shall establish rules and regulations consistent with the policies and ordinances of the city. Said rules and regulations may be updated by the planning commission as it may be deemed necessary.
A. The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern proceedings and shall set a time for regular meetings.
B. The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Their respective duties shall be those that are usually carried out by such officers. Officers shall hold office for one year and until their successors are elected.
C. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. Commission meetings are subject to all open-meeting laws, and must be noticed and open to the public. Commission minutes and reports are a matter of public record and must be made available to the public in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 23-08 §2, 2023).
2.28.030 Powers and duties.
A. The planning commission shall have the general powers and duties specified for the planning commission by city ordinance.
B. The planning commission shall perform the functions assigned to a city planning commission by state planning and zoning law and other statutes of the state relating to planning and zoning.
C. The planning commission cannot, under any circumstances, incur any indebtedness against the city, or any of the funds of the city. (Ord. 23-08 §2, 2023).
2.28.040 Staffing and administration.
The community development director or designee shall serve as the secretary to the planning commission and is authorized to sign necessary resolutions for the commission upon authority of said commission in each instance. The community development director shall perform those duties set forth in Titles 16 and 17. The city manager may appoint, as needed, other city employees or contracted consultants to serve as technical advisors thereto. (Ord. 23-08 §2, 2023).