Fayette Commission Officers: Rules: Records, Employees: Expenditures: Zoning Commissioners to Constitute Planning and Zoning Commission ordinance (§ 400.040)

A. The Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary from among the citizen members. The term of Chairman and Secretary shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for re-election. The Commission shall hold regular meetings and special meetings as provided by rule, and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and keep a record of its proceedings. These records shall be public records. The Commission shall appoint the employees and staff necessary for its work, and may contract with City planners and other professional persons for the services that it requires. The expenditures of the Commission, exclusive of grants and gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for the purpose by the Board.

B. Where a Zoning or Planning and Zoning Commission exists on October 1, 1963, it shall constitute the City Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of Sections 89.300 through 89.490, RSMo., in lieu of the Commission provided for herein with the same officer, membership procedures, powers and terms of office as theretofore existing, unless the Board otherwise provides; except in a Charter City where the provisions of the Charter shall govern.