[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]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 1, Subsection (a), Short title, which immediately preceded this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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.
C. 
Definitions. Any words not otherwise defined in this chapter are defined as stated in Michigan Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended.[3] If such words have not been defined, they are to be understood by their ordinary meaning.
[3]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Compensation. Planning Commissioners may receive such compensation and expense reimbursement as the Township Board may determine.
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Zoning Board of Appeals. One member of the Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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In general. Unless otherwise reserved in this chapter, the Planning Commission has all the powers and duties provided by Michigan Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended,[1] Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended,[2] and applicable Township ordinances.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3801 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3101 et seq.
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.
(2) 
Master Plan. To guide the development of the Township, the Planning Commission shall prepare a Master Plan in accordance with applicable provisions of Michigan Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3801 et seq.
(3) 
Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission shall administer Chapter 450, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Cannon and take such other actions with respect to zoning and land use planning as are authorized by the terms of Chapter 450, Zoning, other applicable Township ordinances and state law.
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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.