[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Township of
Cannon 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-2. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Statutory authority. This chapter is authorized by Public Act 33
of 2008, as amended (MCL 125.3801 et seq.).[1]
B.
Continuation of Planning Commission. This chapter reflects the continued
existence and status of the Cannon Township Planning Commission pursuant
to Public Act 33 of 2008[2] by Ordinance 2011-2, adopted June 13, 2011, the substantive
provisions of which are included in this chapter.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
[2]
Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3801 et seq.
All actions taken by the Township Planning Commission preceding
the creation of this chapter are approved, ratified and confirmed.
Any Planning Commission actions in process at the effective date of
this chapter shall continue, but shall be subject to the terms hereof.
A.
Composition. The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members.
B.
Appointment. The Township Supervisor shall appoint each Planning
Commission member, subject to the approval of the Township Board,
by majority vote of the Board members elected and serving.
(1)
Qualifications for members. The members of the Planning Commission
shall be qualified electors of the Township. To be and remain qualified
as a member, an elector need not be registered to vote, but shall
reside and be eligible to register to vote in the Township.
(2)
Representation. To the extent practicable, the membership of the
Planning Commission shall be generally representative of the diverse
interests and areas in the Township.
(3)
Township Board member. One member of the Planning Commission shall
be a member of the Township Board. The term of a Township Board member
on the Planning Commission shall be the same as the member's
Township Board term. A Township Board member may not serve as Chairperson
of the Planning Commission. The Township Supervisor may not be appointed
to the Planning Commission.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
(4)
Township employees. Township employees shall not be eligible for
membership on the Planning Commission.
C.
Officers. At the first meeting of each year, the Planning Commission
shall select a Chairperson from among its members, who shall serve
for a term of one year; the Chairperson may be reelected. At the same
meeting, the Commission shall also elect a Secretary from among the
remaining members. The Secretary shall have a one-year term and may
be reelected. The Planning Commission shall elect such other officers
as the members may determine. The term of each such officer shall
be one year; an officer may be reelected.
D.
Term of office. Planning Commission members in office at the time
of the adoption of this chapter shall continue in office until the
expiration of their respective terms. Succeeding members shall be
appointed for three-year terms. A member's term commences on
the date of appointment and terminates three years from the date of
appointment, except that a member shall continue to serve until his
or her successor is appointed.
E.
Vacancies. The Township Board shall fill vacancies in the membership
of the Commission in the same manner as provided for the initial appointments.
A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder
of the unexpired term and may be reappointed to a full term.
F.
Removal. The Township Board may remove a member of the Planning Commission
for misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance, after providing written
notice to the member and an opportunity for a public hearing.
G.
Compensation. Planning Commissioners may receive such compensation
and expense reimbursement as the Township Board may determine.
H.
Zoning Board of Appeals. One member of the Planning Commission shall
serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A.
B.
Duties and responsibilities. The Planning Commission shall perform
the following duties and responsibilities, among others:
(1)
Bylaws and other matters. The Planning Commission shall adopt bylaws
for the transaction of its business and shall keep a public record
of its resolutions, findings, determinations and other official actions.
Public records shall be available to the public as provided by the
Freedom of Information Act, Public Act 442 of 1976, as amended.[3] The bylaws shall provide that members shall not participate
in matters as to which they have a conflict of interest. The Planning
Commission shall prepare an annual report to the Township Board.
[3]
Editor's Note: See MCL 15.231 et seq.
C.
Reservations. The Township Board retains the responsibility of adopting
a capital improvements program for the Township.
The Planning Commission may hold meetings as frequently as it
determines, subject to Township Board oversight, but may not have
fewer than four regularly scheduled meetings each year. The time and
place of regular meetings shall be determined by resolution adopted
in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Michigan Public Act 267
of 1976, as amended.[1] Meetings shall be held in accordance with the Open Meetings
Act.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL 15.261 et seq.
