[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.
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Cross References — As to building codes and building regulations, ch. 500; as to planning, ch. 400.