[Code 1964, § 2-44]
There is created, in pursuance of the authority conferred by article 3 [§ 26 et seq.] of the General City Law, a planning board of five members to be appointed by the mayor who may remove any member of the planning board for cause and after public hearing.
[Code 1964, § 2-45; Ord. No. 6, 2-6-2008]
(a) 
The qualifications for members of the planning board shall be as set forth in § 27 of the General City Law of the state. The term of office for members of the planning board shall be five years so fixed that one term shall have expired at the end of each official year.
(b) 
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of the term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[Code 1964, § 2-46]
The planning board shall have and possess all of the powers provided under article 3 [§ 26 et seq.] of the General City Law and under article 12-A [§ 234 et seq.] of the General City Law.