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RELEVANT LINKS: <br />See LMC information memo, <br />Official Conflict of Interest. <br />Part IV Conflict of Interest in <br />Non -Contractual Situations. <br />56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal <br />Corporations § 142. <br />2. Non -voting members <br />Local ordinance or commission policy may provide that one or two city <br />councilmembers will sit on the planning commission as non -voting members. <br />Sometimes these members are called "council liaisons." When city ordinance <br />creates non -voting members, to avoid confusion, city ordinance or the <br />commission policy should specify: <br />• Whether the councilmembers will count for quorum purposes. <br />• Whether the councilmembers may participate in discussion on matters <br />before the commission. <br />• Whether the councilmembers may hold an office on the commission, <br />such as chairperson, secretary, etc. <br />3. City staff on planning commission <br />City ordinance or commission policy may require that the city attorney, city <br />engineer, or city administrator/clerk serve as ex-officio, voting member or <br />non -voting of the planning commission. This, however, is not a common <br />practice. More commonly, city staff may attend planning commission <br />meetings as needed to provide the planning commission with necessary <br />advice and information. <br />E. Compensation <br />City ordinance or commission policy may authorize compensation to <br />planning commission members for their service. In the alternative, the <br />ordinance may specify that commission members serve on a strictly non - <br />compensated volunteer basis. Generally, when compensation is provided, it <br />is for a nominal amount on an annual or per meeting basis. <br />F. Conflicts of interest <br />When appointing planning commissioners, cities should be aware that <br />appointed officials are subject to the same concerns related to conflict of <br />interest as city councilmembers. In the appointment process, a city council <br />should attempt to discern potential conflicts of interest. <br />G. Removal of planning commission members <br />State statute does not dictate a process for removal of planning commission <br />members before the expiration of their term. <br />Local ordinance or commission policy may outline such a process. The city <br />should consult the city attorney before establishing criteria and a process for <br />removal. <br />League of Minnesota Cities Information Memo: <br />Planning Commission Guide <br />12/16/2024 <br />Page 5 <br />