Plan Commission

Composition:

• 9 members total
• 3 Town Council appointments
• 4 citizen appointments by the Town Council president (no more than 2 from the same political party)
• 2 County Board of Commissioners citizen appointments

Terms:

• 4-year appointments
• Members serve until their successor is appointed

Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities: (As described by Indiana Code 36-7-4-400)

A. Each plan commission shall:

1. Supervise and make rules for the administration of:
   
   • The commission (for advisory plan commissions)
   • The planning department (for area plan commissions or metropolitan development commissions)
2. Prescribe uniform rules for investigations and hearings
3. Keep complete records of all departmental proceedings
4. Record and file all bonds and contracts
5. Assume responsibility for custody and preservation of all papers and documents
6. Prepare, publish, and distribute reports, ordinances, and other relevant materials
7. Adopt a seal
8. Certify all official acts

B. Each plan commission shall also:

1. Supervise fiscal affairs of:
   
   • The commission (for advisory plan commissions)
   • The planning department (for area plan commissions)
2. Prepare and submit an annual budget:
   
   • Follow the same procedure as other county or municipal government departments
   • Limit expenditures to provisions made by the fiscal body of the county or municipality