In addition to this requirement, at least one-half of the members must be property owners. The Commission establishes its own procedures which are set forth in its adopted Bylaws and Procedures. This document outlines how the Commission operates. However, if an appointment to the membership by the Board of Supervisors is pending, the annual election may be postponed until the first regular meeting after the appointment, upon vote of the Commission. A candidate receiving a majority vote of the membership is elected and takes office immediately.
Officers serve for a one-year term, or until a successor takes office.
Vacancies in office are filled immediately by regular election procedures. The Commission also establishes various committees to help distribute its workload. These committees each elect a chairman for a one year term at their first meeting of the calendar year. For additional information on committees, please refer to the Planning Commission Committees .