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Sec. 90-31. - Planning commission. The planning commission shall serve as advisors to the city council by preparing and making recommendations regarding the appropriateness of the city's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and such other matters that impact the orderly and efficient development of the community. The planning commission shall act only as a body sitting in open session duly noticed, as required by law. The planning commission may appoint subcommittees or individuals to prepare polices, findings, and reports for consideration by the entire commission at a regular meeting thereof. (1) The planning commission shall consist of seven persons, all residents of the city and eligible voters, appointed by the city council for staggered four-year terms. The city attorney, city engineer, and city health officer, or their representatives, may serve as nonvoting, ex officio members upon request of the commission. Terms of office shall be staggered such that no more than two voting members' terms shall expire in any one year. (2) A quorum of the planning commission shall consist of four voting members, and it shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the planning commissioners present (so long as there is a quorum) to approve any motion, resolution, or other official action. (3) Commission officers shall include a chairperson, a vice -chairperson, and a secretary, all appointed annually by the city council. The secretary need not be a member of the planning commission. The chairperson and vice -chairperson have full voting rights and need not limit their votes to cases of a tie. (4) Planning commissioners may be removed from office by the city council for: a. Changing their place of residence to a location outside the corporate boundaries of the city or otherwise not meeting the requirements for office. b. Failure to perform their official duties, including not attending called and noticed meetings. c. Behavior disruptive to the good order and efficiency of the commission. d. Moral turpitude. (5) Vacancies on the planning commission shall be filled by the city council as soon as practical after the vacancy occurs, and such appointments shall be made for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. (6) One alternate member shall be appointed by City Council. In the event of an absence of a regular commission member, the alternate member shall temporarily fill the seat of the absent member and exercise all powers of the regular member. An alternate member shall be appointed to a three-year term and is subject to the same membership requirements as a regular member. An alternate member is expected to attend all meetings and be prepared to participate and vote when necessary. (7) The planning commission may adopt such other rules of order as it deems necessary for the efficient conduct of its responsibilities. (8) Planning commission responsibilities: