§ 9.01. Planning and Zoning Commission.

There is hereby created a Santa Fe Planning and Zoning Commission. The composition and activities of the Commission shall be in accordance with Chapters 211 and 212, respectively, of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be residents of Santa Fe, nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Each appointed member of the Commission shall hold that office for a period of three (3) years or until his/her successor takes office. However, during the initial creation of the Commission, three (3) members shall be appointed for three (3) years; two (2) members for two (2) years; and two (2) members for one (1) year. The members of the Commission shall be appointed solely with reference to their fitness and without reference to party affiliation, and shall serve without compensation. Members may be removed by the City Council only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Vacancies, occurring other than through the expiration of terms, shall be filled only for the un-expired term by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council.