Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - May 2020

Article 2: Administration Section 2.2. ReviewAuthorities 2.2.4. Town Council

F. Meetings 1.

Meeting Schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board shall establish a schedule of regular meetings—including the date, time, and location of meetings—and keep a copy of the schedule on file with the Town Clerk. The Chair may adjourn a regular meeting on determining that there are no agenda items for consideration, and may call a special or emergency meeting in accordance with state law. 2. Meeting Notice Notice of all Planning and Zoning Board meetings shall be provided in accordance with state law and the public meeting requirements in Section 2.4.5.B, Public Notice. 3. Open Meetings All Planning and Zoning Board meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with state law. 4. Meeting Procedure In conducting its meetings, the Planning and Zoning Board shall follow rules of procedure adopted in accordance with Section 2.2.3.I, Rules of Procedure, consistent with the procedural requirements of this Ordinance and state law. 5. Meeting Record The Planning and Zoning Board shall keep full and accurate minutes of its meetings in accordance with state law, including its findings and decisions and the votes thereon. Meeting minutes shall be a public record in accordance with state law. G. Quorum and Vote Three members of the Planning and Zoning Board shall constitute a quorum. No official business of the board shall be conducted without a quorum present. 2. Voting The concurring vote of a majority of Planning and Zoning Board members present and constituting a quorum shall be required for all decisions of the board, other than to adjourn a meeting for lack of a quorum. H. Conflict of Interest A Planning and Zoning Board member shall not participate in the review of, or vote on, a development application if the outcome of the matter is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. I. Rules of Procedure The Planning and Zoning Board shall adopt rules of procedure governing its procedures and operations. Copies shall be made available for public inspection in the Planning Department. 1. Quorum

Town Council

2.2.4.

A. Powers and Duties

To exercise the authority granted it by state law and the Town’s charter, the Town Council shall have the following powers and duties under this Ordinance.

Morrisville, NC

May 26, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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