A. Number of Members. The planning commission shall be composed of nine members.

B. Residency/Representation. The planning commission shall have at least two representatives from each ward. Appointment to the planning commission to secure this representation by ward shall occur as resignations are received or as current members’ terms are completed. Subsequent appointments shall maintain this distribution and representation. Those individuals appointed to represent a particular ward must reside within that ward. In the event that a representative moves from his ward, then the position shall become vacant and the council will appoint a new member. If the boundaries of a ward are adjusted as required by the Charter or state election laws, then the individual may continue to hold office until his term expires. Three members of the planning commission shall be residents appointed at large from within the city or the urban growth boundary. In the event that a representative moves outside the urban growth boundary, then the position shall be declared vacant and the council shall appoint a new member.

C. Qualifications. The city council shall strive to appoint members who represent a cross-section of the citizens of McMinnville, and who will provide the planning commission with expertise in the area of planning, who possess broad areas of interest, and general concern with the planning process which is required for the functioning of this body. No more than two members shall be engaged principally in the buying, selling of real estate for profit as individuals, or be members of a partnership, or officers or employees of a corporation, that is engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No more than three members shall be engaged in the same kind of business, trade or profession.

D. Appointments. The city council will appoint the commission members.

E. Terms. All terms are for four years commencing with January of each year. Any vacancy which may occur shall be filled by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term. Members shall not serve more than three full terms.

F. Removal. A commission member may be removed by the city council for misconduct, nonperformance of duty, or three successive unexcused absences from regular meetings. The commission may, by motion, request that a member be removed by the appointing body. If the appropriate governing body finds misconduct, nonperformance of duties or three successive unexcused absences from regular meetings by the member, the member shall be removed.

G. ex officio Members. One ex officio youth (21 years of age and under) may be appointed by the city council, to serve a two year term. The ex officio youth shall not be a voting member. (Ord. 5041, 2017).