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Commission adopts amended process for removing Planning Commission members, requiring cause and Council approval
Summary
The commission adopted an amendment to Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 1 establishing a removal process for Planning Commission members; the adoption was amended to require cause and approval by City Council and passed 4-1.
The Planning Commission debated a proposed amendment to add a removal process for Planning Commission members to Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Toquerville City Code. The proposal was discussed after the agenda was reordered to consider it earlier in the meeting.
Commissioners questioned the scope of mayoral authority and whether removals should be subject to Council approval. Commissioner Glenn Leavitt moved to adopt the removal process with an amendment that removals require cause and must be approved by the City Council via vote; Commissioner Angela Harrison seconded. The motion passed 4-1.
Public commenters expressed concern about due process. Kathy Bence and Linda Williams spoke during the public hearing, asking for clarity on protections for commissioners and the process for requesting removals. The commission closed public input and adopted the amended removal process; staff will forward the ordinance to City Council for the legislative process.
