CHAPTER 32: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Section
Planning Commission
32.03 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Contract Review Board
32.25 Establishment; powers and duties
Cross reference:
Crook County-City of Prineville Airport
Commission, see T.S.O. Table IV
Fire Department, see Ch. 95
Police Department, see Ch. 33
PLANNING COMMISSION1
32.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
There is hereby created a City Planning Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) for the city.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.1) (Ord. 715, passed 1-8-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22)
32.02 MEMBERS.
(A) Number of members. The Prineville Planning Commission shall be comprised of seven members.
(B) Residency. Members should reside within the Prineville Urban Growth Boundary.
(C) Qualifications.
(1) No more than two voting members of the Commission 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. No more than two members shall be engaged in the same kind of occupation, business, trade or profession.
(2) Consideration should be given, whenever possible, to representation of backgrounds consistent with the skill set needed for the Commission, a balance of viewpoints, and diversity, including representation for all of the community.
(D) Appointments. Appointments to the Commission shall be made by a committee of Council members appointed by the Mayor. This Committee shall make a recommendation to be approved by consent of Council. The Committee may review applications and interview candidates at their discretion. Reappointment of Commission members shall not require committee review unless recommended by the Mayor, Council member, or City Manager.
(E) Terms. All members shall be appointed or reappointed for four year terms beginning on January 1 of each year. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the predecessor in office. All terms shall initially be staggered for one, two or three years to prevent all terms from expiring at once.
(F) Removal. A Commission member serves at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed or replaced at any time following a motion approved by the Council. Removal may be based on misconduct, nonperformance of duty, or three or more successive unexcused absences from regular meetings.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.2) (Ord. 715, passed 1-8-74; Am. Ord. 927, passed 9-27-88; Am. Ord. 1013, passed 8-1-94; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22)
32.03 CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN.
At its first meeting of each year, the Planning Commission shall elect from among its membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, acting as Chairperson, shall have the right to make or correct motions and vote on all matters before the Commission. A majority of the Commission may replace its Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson with another member at any time.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.3) (Ord. 715, passed 1-8-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22)
32.04 PROCEDURES.
(A) Meeting schedule. The Commission shall meet at least once a month to conduct city business, at such times and places as may be fixed by the Commission. If no city business is scheduled the meeting may be canceled by the Chairman.
(B) Meeting conduct. The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern each Commission meeting. The Commission may establish rules, regulations and procedures for its operation consistent with the laws of the state, city and county.
(C) Open to the public. All meetings shall be open to the public.
(D) Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
(E) Special meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman or by two members by written notice served upon each member of the Commission at least 24 hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting and with compliance with ORS Chapter 192.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.5) (Ord. 715, passed 1-10-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22. Formerly 32.05)
32.05 ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
(A) For the purpose of obtaining citizen participation, the Commission may establish advisory committees on specific planning categories such as but not limited to land use, economics, housing, transportation, solid waste, natural resource management, open space and recreation.
(B) The Commission shall consult with each advisory committee established under this section in the preparation, adoption, revision and implementation of a comprehensive or other plans for the city. The Commission shall furnish each such committee with technical and other assistance.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.6) (Ord. 715, passed 1-10-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22. Formerly 32.06)
32.06 POWERS.
(A) Act in an advisory capacity to the Prineville City Council regarding the city’s comprehensive planning program, using citizen input and public hearings when appropriate.
(B) Serve in a quasi-judicial capacity on land development proposals by conducting public hearings and issuing decisions on applications and appeals pursuant to the city’s land use code and procedures.
(C) Act as the Citizens’ Involvement Committee for the Council. The Commission may be asked to make recommendations regarding the location of thoroughfares, public buildings, parks, public facilities, and any other matter relating to the planning and development of the city.
(D) Study and propose measures that are advisable for promotion of the public interest, health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience and welfare of the city and the Prineville area. The Commission may make recommendations on its own initiative or at the request of the City Council.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.8) (Ord. 715, passed 1-10-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22. Formerly 32.08)
32.07 RECOMMENDATIONS.
All recommendations and suggestions made to the City Council by the Commission shall be in writing.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.9) (Ord. 715, passed 1-10-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22. Formerly 32.09)
32.08 EXPENDITURES.
The Commission shall have no authority to make expenditures on behalf of the city, or to obligate the city for the payment of any sums of money, except as herein provided, and then only after the City Council shall have first authorized the expenditures by appropriate resolution, which resolution shall provide an administrative method by which the funds shall be drawn and expended.
(’91 Code, § 1-2.10) (Ord. 715, passed 1-10-74; Am. Ord. 1161, passed 1-13-09; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22. Formerly 32.10)
CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
32.25 ESTABLISHMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES.
Pursuant to ORS 279.055, the Council of the city is hereby continued as the City Contract Review Board. The Board shall have all the powers granted it by ORS 279.055.
(’91 Code, § 1-9.1) (Ord. 955, passed 3-12-91; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22)
32.26 RULES.
The Board shall not exercise its authority until it has adopted rules by resolution to carry out its powers and duties.
(’91 Code, § 1-9.2) (Ord. 955, passed 3-12-91; Am. Ord. 1272, passed 4-12-22)
Prior legislation: ’91 Code, §§ 1-2.4, 1-2.7.