There is hereby created the North Central Regional Planning Commission for Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic and Saline counties, Kansas.

(Ord. 1361, Sec. 1)

Any incorporated city or county government within Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic and Saline counties is eligible for membership in the North Central Regional Planning Commission upon passage of any appropriate ordinance or resolution and acceptance by the commission. Each city shall be represented by its mayor or his or her designee from the governing body. Each county shall be represented by the chairperson of the board of county commissioners or his or her designee from the commission. Each county may appoint by majority vote of each board of county commissioners, representatives from special interest groups and/or minority groups located within the counties. Representatives appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners. All members shall continue to hold office until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

(Ord. 1370, Sec. 1)

All members of the commission shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 1361, Sec. 3)

Meetings shall be held at least once each three months on a date determined by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or vice-chairperson in the absence of the chairperson or as otherwise provided, upon at least 36 hour notice and the mailing of a written agenda to each member. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.

(Ord. 1361, Sec. 4)

The North Central Regional Planning Commission shall have all the functions, duties and powers as provided in K.S.A. 12-716. The general purpose of the North Central Regional Planning Commission shall be to make those studies and plans for the development of the region that will guide the unified development of the region, eliminate planning duplication and promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of the region and the general welfare and property of its people. These plans may include, but shall not be limited to, recommendations for sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal systems, airports, parks and recreational areas, public institutions, prevention of blighted conditions, regulatory codes and general capital improvements programs.

(Ord. 1361, Sec.5)

The commission shall adopt bylaws, including rules for the transaction of commission business, which shall include but not be limited to:

(a)   Membership;

(b)   Officers;

(c)   Meetings and Voting;

(d)   Organization of the Commission;

(e)   Staff and Budget;

(f)    Sharing of Costs.

(Ord. 1361, Sec. 6)