Broken Arrow Planning Commission
05-08-2025
To: Chairman and Commission Members
From: Community Development Department
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Election of a Chairperson for the Planning Commission for 2025-2026
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Background:
Pursuant to the Planning Commission bylaws, the Commission selects a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson annually. The Chairman will ask for nominations and the members of the Commission will respond.
If only one person is nominated, a motion will be made to appoint the person nominated to serve as Chairperson. If more than one nomination is made for either position, each nomination will be voted on and a motion will then be made to appoint the person nominated.
Article 4 of the bylaws provides the authority and responsibility of the Commission regarding officer election.
ARTICLE IV - SELECTION OF OFFICERS
4-1) Officers of the Commission shall consist of a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the membership.
The Secretary shall serve at the request of the Commission. See Broken Arrow Code Section 2-118. The Secretary, who shall be appointed by the Commission, shall be a staff member employed by the City of Broken Arrow.
4-2) Nominations of officers shall be made from the floor at the first regular meeting each May. Election of officers shall follow immediately. A candidate receiving a majority vote of those members present shall be declared elected. See Broken Arrow Code 2-118.
4-3) The term of office shall be for one (1) year or until a successor takes office.
4-4) Any vacancies in office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the officers are originally chosen.
Attachments: None
Recommendation:
Elect a Chairperson in accordance with the Planning Commission bylaws.
Reviewed By: Amanda Yamaguchi
Approved By: Rocky Henkel