There is created a planning commission for the city which shall be known as the "La Habra Planning Commission." The planning commission shall consist of five members appointed by the city council. Commissioners shall be residents of the city and appointments shall be made on the basis of interest and qualification of applicants.
(Ord. 138 § 1, 1949; Ord. 1351 § 2, 1989)
The terms of the five members of the planning commission shall be for a period of four years. All terms shall expire on March 31st and terms shall be staggered so that the terms of no more than two members shall expire each year. Each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed by the city council.
(Ord. 138 § 2, 1949; Ord. 1351 § 2, 1989)
A. 
Vacancies to the planning commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the city council. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of office of the member whose vacancy was filled.
B. 
Members of the planning commission shall be removed from office or their office declared vacant in the following manner and for the following reasons:
1. 
By a majority vote of the council;
2. 
If a member is no longer a permanent resident, his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the council is necessary;
3. 
If a member is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the commission, except for good cause as determined by members of the commission, his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the council is necessary; or
4. 
If a member is absent from four meetings in any twelve-month period of the commission, except for good cause as determined by members of the commission, in which event his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the council is necessary.
(Ord. 138 § 3, 1949; Ord. 146 § 1, 1950; Ord. 1351 § 2, 1989)
A. 
Meetings. The planning commission shall hold at least two regular meetings each month for the transaction of its business. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures and shall, by a duly adopted resolution, set a time for regular meetings. Additional adjourned or special meetings may be held from time to time as needed, provided that said meetings are properly called and noticed according to state law.
B. 
Minutes. The city manager, or designee, shall act as secretary to the commission, and shall keep a record of its proceedings and transactions. Minutes of the commission shall be filed with the city clerk for transmittal to the city council.
C. 
Officers. The planning commission shall, during their first regular meeting in April of each year, meet and select a chair and vice-chair from members of the commission. Their duties shall respectively be such as are usually carried by such officers. Such officers shall hold office for one year, or until their successors are selected.
(Ord. 138 § 4, 1949; Ord. 146 § 2, 1950; Ord. 1351 § 2, 1989)
The planning commission shall have such powers or duties as may hereafter be granted it by law or ordinance or by the request of the city council or other proper city official.
(Ord. 138 § 5, 1949; Ord. 1351 § 2, 1989)