§ 2.40.030. Terms—Vacancy filling—Compensation—Voting restrictions.

Members and membership of the planning commission shall be subject to the following conditions:

A.

Members of the commission shall be qualified voters of the borough as defined in KPB 4.20.010(A) and who are duly appointed and confirmed as provided in AS § 29.40.020(a).

B.

Vacancies on the commission are created under the following conditions and upon declaration of vacancy by the borough mayor when the member

1.

Fails to qualify or be confirmed by the assembly or take office within 30 days after his appointment;

2.

Is physically absent from the borough, or in the case of a city representative, from the city, for a 90-day period, unless excused by the commission;

3.

Resigns and his resignation is accepted by the borough mayor;

4.

Is physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of his office;

5.

Is removed from office by the borough mayor in order to bring commission apportionment into compliance with statutes or completes his term;

6.

Misses 3 consecutive regular meetings unless excused by the commission; or

7.

Is convicted of a felony or of an offense involving a violation of his oath of office.

C.

The borough mayor and the borough planning director shall be additional members ex officio and shall have the privilege of the floor, but may not vote.

D.

Duly appointed, confirmed and qualified official members of the commission shall be compensated monthly at the rate of $125.00 per regular or special meeting attended except the chairperson, who shall be compensated at the rate of $150.00 per regular or special meeting.

(Ord. No. 2012-17, § 1, 6-5-12; Ord. No. 2005-43, § 1, 11-1-05; Ord. No. 2001-14, § 1, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 2000-53, § 1, 10-24-00; Ord. No. 81-10, § 1, 1981; Ord. No. 75-20, § 2, 1975; Ord. No. 73-34, §§ 1(part) and 2(part), 1973; Ord. No. 15, § 1(part), 1966; KPC § 20.10.005(c))