Members specifically named to the Committee are the Chief Planning Officer, who serves as Chairperson, Managing Director, and Chief Budget Officer. The Mayor is also allowed to appoint other members of the Executive Branch to the Committee. The Committee assists the Planning Department by providing information on the needs of the City and County. The Committee assists and advises the Mayor and departments in determining priorities, evaluating studies and new programs, and developing programs and means for the implementation of the general plan and development plans. The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
Members serve for terms of five years.
The Planning Commission advises the Mayor, Council, and Chief Planning Officer on matters concerning planning programs. The Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations on all proposals to adopt or amend the general plan, development plans, and zoning ordinances. After the Commission completes its review, it transmits its recommendations through the Mayor to the Council. The Commission performs such other duties as necessary under the Charter or as assigned by the Mayor or the Council.