Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-457

 

Sponsor:  Council Member Copeland

 

Date of Introduction:  April 24, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  LUZ

 

Date of Analysis:  April 26, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Ordinance Code Amendment

 

Bill Summary:  This bill amends Section 30.201, Ordinance Code, to provide for three alternate members of the Planning Commission.  The alternate members are to be appointed at-large and are required have experience serving on either the Planning Commission or the Land Use and Zoning Committee of the City Council.  Alternates may participate in proceedings and discussions of the Planning Commission, but are not entitled to vote unless designated by the Chair of the Planning Commission to sit on said Commission to provide a quorum.  Alternates are not allowed to cast votes concerning the election of Planning Commission officers.

 

Background Information:  The use of alternate members is intended to alleviate quorum issues.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Boards and Commissions; Planning and Development

 

Fiscal Impact:  Undetermined

 

Analyst:  Campbell