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The purpose of this commission is to advise the council on all city land use planning matters. Sec. 22-122. Composition generally; appointment, terms. . . The planning commission shall be composed of seven (7) persons. Members will be appointed for terms of three (3) years. All planning commission members shall be selected by the city council. The city council may require the drafting of minimum standards which must be met for a person to be eligible to serve as a member of the planning commission. Appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. Sec. 2-123. Planning commission chairperson. The city council shall at its annual organization meeting select a planning commission chairperson from the appointed membership for the planning commission, such chairperson's term being for one (1) year. Sec. 2-124. Duties. The duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be: (a) Develop, maintain and review the comprehensive plan and make recommendations on such document prior to submittal to the council. (b) Review all planning matters which according to the city code require review by the planning commission. In reporting its recommendations to the council, the planning commission shall do so by means of a resolution making findings of fact and recommending an action to be taken. (c) The planning commission shall further review and make recommendations on other planning matters when so directed by the council. (d) Maintain ongoing relationship and awareness of Economic Development Commission agendas, discussions, and actions through attendance at meetings, staff updates, and sharing of meeting minutes. (e) Perform other duties and functions or conduct studies and investigations as directed by council. Sec. 2-125. State law. Operations and procedures of the planning commission will be carried out in compliance with MN statutes, sections 462.351 - 462.365. CLL80560 NE136-98