(1) There shall be nine members of the Planning Commission appointed by the City Council. The Mayor and the City Attorney shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members.

(2) Commission members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for duly authorized expenses.

(3) Persons appointed to membership on the Planning Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed therefrom for cause by vote of the Council.

(4) Any vacancy shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of the predecessor in the office.

(5) No more than two voting members shall be engaged 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 is engaged principally in the buying, selling, or developing of real estate for profit. No more than two voting members shall be engaged in the same kind of business, trade, or profession.

(6) All members of the Planning Commission shall be residents of the City.

(7) In the event that any member of the Planning Commission changes residence after appointment so that s/he no longer resides within the City, his/her membership on the Commission shall immediately terminate. (Ord. 160, passed 9-10-2019; Ord. 18, passed 5-10-1976)