[Ord. 146, 1/10/2008]
The Frazer Township Planning Commission shall consist of five
residents of the Township, appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Terms of office shall be for four years, or until a successor to an
existing member is appointed. The Chairman of the Planning Commission
shall promptly notify the Board of Supervisors of any vacancies which
occur. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired
portion of the term. No more than two members of the Planning Commission
may be officers or employees of the Township.
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Any member of the Planning Commission may be removed from office
for malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in office or for other
just cause by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors taken after
the member has received 15 days advance notice of the intent to take
such a vote. A public hearing shall be held in connection with the
vote if the member shall request it in writing.
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The Planning Commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman
and such other officers as it determines necessary. Officers shall
serve annual terms and may succeed themselves. The Commission may
make and alter bylaws and rules and regulations to govern its procedures
consistent with the ordinances of the Township and the laws of the
Commonwealth. The Planning Commission shall keep a full record of
its business and shall annually make a written report by March 1 of
each year of its activities to the Board of Supervisors. Interim reports
may be made as often as may be necessary, or as requested by the Board
of Supervisors.
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The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties as
provided by the MPC, as if fully set forth herein, this chapter, or
other ordinances adopted by the Township.
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The Planning Commission may contract for professional services,
the costs and expenses of which, when approved by the Board of Supervisors,
shall be provided for through proper appropriation by the Board of
Supervisors.