Section 8A-2-11 - Planning commission's powers and dutiesA planning commission has the following powers and duties:
(1) Exercise general supervision for the administration of the affairs of the commission;(2) Prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to administration, investigations and hearings: Provided, That the rules and regulations are adopted by the governing body;(3) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission;(4) With consent from the governing body, hire employees necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the planning commission: Provided, That the governing body sets the salaries;(5) Keep an accurate and complete record of all planning commission proceedings;(6) Record and file all bonds and contracts;(7) Take responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the planning commission;(8) Make recommendations to the appropriate governing body concerning planning;(9) Make an annual report to the appropriate governing body concerning the operation of the planning commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction;(10) Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to the activities authorized under this article;(11) Adopt a seal, and certify all official acts;(12) Invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this article or any ordinance, rule and regulation or any action taken thereunder;(13) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the appropriate governing body;(14) If necessary, establish advisory committees;(15) Delegate limited powers to a committee composed of one or more members of the commission; and(16) Contract for special or temporary services and professional counsel with the approval of the governing body. Upon request, a county prosecuting attorney, the county surveyor, the county engineer, or any other county employee may render assistance and service to a planning commission without compensation.