There is hereby created a Borough Planning Commission
which shall have all the powers and duties conferred upon it by law
and any other powers vested in it by law or ordinance.
[Amended 7-25-2011 by Ord. No. 596-2011]
The Borough Planning Commission shall consist
of seven members who shall be appointed by the Council. Members of
the Planning Commission shall receive such compensation as established
by resolution of the Borough Council. Planning Commission members
shall be reimbursed the expenses incurred in carrying out their Commission
duties.
The Borough Planning Commission shall make an
annual report to the Borough Council showing its transactions and
recommendations. It may employ planning technicians and other persons
whose salaries and wages, together with other necessary expenses of
the Commission, shall be provided for, at the discretion of the Borough
Council, by proper appropriations and resolutions. The Commission
may also receive and expend, for the purposes of its planning work,
any gift, grants and appropriations of money from any other source,
including commonwealth, federal or local funds, and may contract with
governmental or private agencies or individuals with respect thereto.