Planning Commission Bylaws (October 23, 2025)

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C. Removal Commission members may be removed from the position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular meetings in a calendar year. D. Compensation Members receive no monetary compensation for serving on the Commission. ARTICLE III - DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION: OFFICERS, COMMISSIONERS, AND SUPPORT STAFF A. Duties of Commission The Commission shall undertake the duties and responsibilities defined in TMC Chapter 2.36. B. Officers Officers shall be a Chair and a Vice Chair; both appointed members of the Commission. In absence of both the Chair and the Vice Chair members shall elect a Chair pro tem. C. Duties of the Officers Chair The Chair shall preside at all meetings and adhere to the duties of the presiding officer prescribed in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. When necessary, the Chair shall call for special meetings. The Chair shall be a full voting member of the Commission. The Chair may delegate duties to other Commissioners with the consent of the Commission. The Chair shall speak on behalf of the Commission before City Council, the public and City staff. The Chair will serve as a member on the City's Board of Ethics. In the event the Chair is unable or unwilling to serve on the Board of Ethics, the Commission shall select a member to serve on the Board. The responsibilities of the Chair include: • Presiding over all meetings of the Commission; • Providing Commission direction and options for setting goals; • Coordinating with staff to set meeting agendas; • Coordinating meeting preparation with City staff; and • Representing the Commission in the community, as directed by the Commission. The term of office shall be one year. Vice Chair The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in absence of the Chair. The Vice Chair may also speak on behalf of the Commission before City Council, the public and City staff when the Chair is not available to speak. Last Updated 10/23/25 Page 3 of 10