Composition and terms

A. Composition, Number. Such Planning Commission shall consist of seven members, who are either residents of the city, fee title owners of property located within the city, or a trustee to a trust that is the fee title owner of property located within the city. Members shall be appointed by the City Council. The City Council may also appoint a council liaison who shall be a non-voting member who is not counted for quorum purposes. B. Terms. The members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of three-years. Terms of office shall expire on the date of the first City Council meeting of the year following their last year of appointment. The City will accept applications from any eligible individual for appointments to the commission prior to a term expiring. Current members must reapply for the position on the commission and may be appointed for consecutive terms. The City Council shall determine the process to interview applicants and shall appoint members to the commission. The City Council shall make appointments in January of each calendar year or as soon as possible thereafter. C. Compensation. All members shall be compensated at a fixed rate per meeting attended (regular and special) in an amount determined by the City Council. D. Removal. Members may be removed by the City Council with or without cause by a majority vote of the City Council. E. Vacancies. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term.