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SECTION 305 - PLANNING COMMISSION 305.01 Character of Planning Commission. The Planning Commission of the City is the planning agency within.the meaning of Minn. Stat. §§462:351-365. In such capacity, 'the Planning.Commission will be advisory to the Council.• _ 305.02. Membership. The Commission will consist of seven members, all of whom will be residents of the City appointed by affirmative vote of a.majority of the members of the Council. Three members were appointed for a three-year term expiring December 31, 1985,two members were appointed for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1.984, and two members were appointed for a one-year term expiring December 31, 1983. All subsequent appointments or renewals will be for a three-year term except where a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term,in which case the appointment will be for the duration of the unexpired term. A member whose term is expiring must be notified by the city Manager 60 days in advance of expiration of the term, and the member must indicate in writing his or her desire to be reappointed to another term. 305.03. Vacancies. .Any of the following will cause the office of a Planning Commission member to become vacated: (a) Death. (b) Disability or failure to serve. (c) Removal of legal residence from the City. (d) Resignation in writing. (e) Failure to uphold the oath of office. (f) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Planning Commission in a calendar year,unless waived by the Council after a written request from the member. The City will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Planning commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be interviewed. 305.04 Compensation. Planning Commission members will serve without compensation. 3-13