(1) Planning commissioners shall serve without compensation.

(2) The term of office of the three commissioners shall be for four years and staggered in such a way that the terms of two commissioners shall expire in even-numbered years and the term of one commissioner shall expire in odd-numbered years. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term.

(3) A commissioner shall attend no less than 80 percent of regular meetings during any 12-month period. Meetings missed after prearrangement with the chair shall not be considered in this calculation. Failure to meet attendance requirements shall be grounds for removal by the town council.

(4) Not to exceed one member of the planning commission may be a nonresident of the town of Cathlamet who is a resident of Wahkiakum County. The remaining members of the planning commission must be town residents. In selecting the planning commission, the town council shall seek to ensure representation that includes members with an understanding of architecture and urban planning, economic development, community involvement, and the specific concerns of Cathlamet residents and business operators.

(5) Members may be removed, after public hearing, for inefficiency, malfeasance, or neglect of duty by the mayor with concurrence of a majority of the town council. The decision of the town council regarding membership shall be final and there shall be no appeal therefrom.

(6) If participation in any decision by any member of the commission presents a conflict of interest or creates an appearance of unfairness, that member shall recuse him or herself from deliberations or voting as to that issue. Members of the commission shall fully comply with Chapter 42.23 RCW, Codes of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chapter 42.36 RCW, Appearance of Fairness, and such other rules and regulations as may be adopted from time to time by the town council regulating the conduct of any person holding appointive office within the town. (Ord. 671 § 2, 2023; Ord. 643 § 4, 2021; Ord. 620 § 1, 2019; Ord. 412 § 2, 2000)