§8A-2-11 Planning commission's powers and duties.
§8A-2-11. Planning commission's powers and duties.
A planning commission has the following powers and duties:
(1) Exercise general supervision for the administration of the affairs of the commission;
(2) Prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to administration, investigations and hearings: Provided, That the rules and regulations are adopted by the governing body;
(3) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission;
(4) With consent from the governing body, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the planning commission: Provided, That the governing body sets the salaries;
(5) Keep an accurate and complete record of all planning commission proceedings;
(6) Record and file all bonds and contracts;
(7) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the planning commission;
(8) Make recommendations to the appropriate governing body concerning planning;
(9) Make an annual report to the appropriate governing body concerning the operation of the planning commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;
(10) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this article;
(11) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts;
(12) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this article or any ordinance, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;
(13) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the appropriate governing body;
(14) If necessary, establish advisory committees;
(15) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the commission; and
(16) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of the governing body. Upon request, a county prosecuting attorney, the county surveyor, the county engineer, or any other county employee may render assistance and service to a planning commission without compensation.