DATE: 1/22/2015
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Donald Anthony, Planning Supervisor
Catherine Powers, Director of Planning and Sustainability
Subject
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Election of Franklin Municipal Planning Commission Officers for 2015
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC) concerning the election of officers for calendar year 2015. The following actions are to be taken by the FMPC:
· Elect a Chair for 2015
· Elect a Vice-Chair for 2015
Background/Staff Comments
Election requirements and officers' responsibilities are set forth in Section 4.1 of the FMPC Bylaws.
4.1.2 Elections
The Chair and the Vice-Chair shall be elected at the regular meeting held in January of each year from among the appointed members and shall serve for a term of one year, with eligibility for reelection. The Chair and the Vice-Chair shall hold office until successors are elected.
4.1.3 Chair
The Chair shall preside at the meetings of the Planning Commission and shall vote on the matters coming before it. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Planning Commission, the Chair shall sign, and the Secretary shall attest, the contracts, reports and instruments made by the Planning Commission. At each meeting the Chair shall submit the recommendations and information as he/she may consider proper concerning the business, affairs and policies of the Planning Commission.
4.1.4 Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair shall serve in the absence of the Chair.
4.1.6 Absences
Should the Chair not be in attendance, the Vice-Chair shall serve as Chair. Should both the Chair and the Vice-Chair be absent, the Planning Commission shall, on the motion of the Secretary, or any of its members, accept nominations, and shall hold an election to appoint an Acting Chair to conduct the meeting during the absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair.
4.1.7 Vacancy
Should the Chair resign or be unable to continue as Chair, then the Vice-Chair shall serve for the remainder of the term.