[R.O. 2012 §400.030; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ash Grove shall consist of seven (7) members, including; the Mayor if the Mayor chooses to be a member, a member of the Ash Grove Board of Aldermen selected by the Board annually at its first (1st) organizational meeting if the Board chooses to have a member serve on the Commission and not less than five (5) citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board. The appointment of the citizen members should take into consideration that all the geographic areas of the City be represented as much as possible. A current member is eligible to be reappointed for a new term. The term of each of the citizen members shall be for four (4) years commencing on July first (1st) of the year of appointment. The terms shall be set in such a way that each year one (1) citizen member will complete his/her term. Any vacancy in a membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment as aforesaid. The Board may remove any citizen member for cause stated in writing and after public hearing.
[R.O. 2012 §400.040; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
The Commission will reorganize each year at its regular July meeting. The Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary from among the citizen members. The Commission shall meet on a monthly basis and special meetings as they provide by rule, and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business, and keep a record of its proceedings. These records shall be public records.