The planning and zoning commission shall be composed of six members. The members shall be resident citizens, taxpayers, and qualified voters of the city.
(2002 Code, sec. 13.21)
The members of the planning and zoning commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the governing body.
(2002 Code, sec. 13.22)
The members of the planning and zoning commission shall serve for terms of two years. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the original appointments. All expired terms shall be filled for terms as provided for the original appointments and in the same manner.
(2002 Code, sec. 13.23)
(a) 
The planning and zoning commission shall have the power and it shall be its duty to make and recommend for adoption a master plan, as a whole or in parts, for the future development and redevelopment of the municipality and its environs and shall have power and it shall be its duty to prepare a comprehensive plan and ordinance for zoning the city in accordance with chapter 283, Acts of the Regular Session of the Legislature 1927 (arts. 1011a to 1011j, R.C.S).
(b) 
The planning and zoning commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its membership and shall have power to employ such qualified person[s] as may be necessary for the proper conduct and undertakings of the commission and to pay for their services and such other necessary expenses, provided that the cost of such services and expenses shall not exceed the amount appropriated by the governing body for the use of the commission.
(c) 
It shall also have the power to make rules, regulations and bylaws for its own government, which shall conform as nearly as possible with those governing the city council and same shall be subject to approval by such council. Such bylaws shall include, among other items, provisions for:
(1) 
Regular and special meetings, open to the public;
(2) 
Records of its proceedings, to be open for inspection by the public;
(3) 
Reporting to the governing body and the public, from time to time and annually;
(4) 
For the holding of public hearings on its recommendations.
(2002 Code, sec. 13.24)