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Planning commission approves code language allowing one‑year cooling period before reappointment
Summary
Commissioners voted to amend section 21.02.01.B3 to clarify that after serving two consecutive four‑year terms a former planning commissioner may be eligible for reappointment after at least one year off the commission.
The Grand Junction Planning Commission on Dec. 23 approved a text amendment to clarify commissioner term limits and reappointment eligibility.
Staff explained the proposed change would add a one‑year cooling period to existing practice: planning commissioners serve four‑year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, and the amendment would allow a former commissioner who has been off the commission at least one year to be eligible for reappointment.
Commission discussion centered on balancing institutional memory and turnover. One commissioner said, "I really think that it's imperative that we have a break in terms," and noted that a four‑year break previously discussed felt excessive; another commissioner expressed concern that shorter breaks could be open to future abuse but acknowledged difficulty filling volunteer seats.
A motion to approve the amendment to section 21.02.01.B3 was moved, seconded and approved by the commission.
Next steps: the recommended amendment will be forwarded to City Council per the normal code‑amendment process.
