[R.O. 2012 §130.010; CC 1992 §2-161; Ord. No. 1964 §§1 — 4, 12-10-1990; Ord. No. 2034, 2-10-1992; Ord. No. 2094 §§1 —
2, 4-12-1993]
A. Created — Powers And Duties. There is hereby created
a Commission of eleven (11) members under the provisions of Section
99.820, RSMo., as amended, to consider and make recommendations to
the Board of Aldermen concerning the adoption of redevelopment plans,
redevelopment projects and the designation of redevelopment project
areas. The Commission shall have the power to hold the public hearings
required by Sections 99.800 — 99.865, RSMo., as amended, if
requested to do so by the Board of Aldermen, and may use all necessary
support from current City staff, hold public meetings to solicit information
from other political subdivisions, interested persons or affected
taxing districts, and, with the prior consent of the Board of Aldermen,
use such professionals independent of City staff as the Commission
considers necessary in making such recommendations to the Board of
Aldermen. The Commission shall also have such power and duties as
are allowed by law and which may from time to time be delegated to
it by the Board of Aldermen.
B. Membership — Term Of Office. The Commission shall
be composed of members appointed in accordance with the provisions
of Section 99.820, RSMo., and shall serve for such terms as set forth
therein.
C. Officers — Staff. The members of the Commission shall
elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary from the membership
and may appoint an Assistant Secretary, Executive Director or other
officers and staff personnel as the members may deem necessary; provided
however, the Commission shall not obligate the City to pay any expense
in connection with its work without the prior consent of the City.
D. Meetings. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at such
times and places as the members deem necessary.