There is hereby created the SEE-KAN Regional Planning Commission in Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Neosho, Allen, Montgomery, Wilson, and Woodson counties.

(Ord. 758, Sec. 1)

Any incorporated city of county government within Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Neosho, Allen, Montgomery, Wilson, and Woodson Counties is eligible for membership in the SEE-KAN Regional Planning Commission upon passage of an appropriate ordinance or resolution and acceptance by the commission.  Each county shall be represented    by its county chairperson or his or her designees from the commission. The county commission shall appoint one person from the county by a majority vote of each board of county commissioners.  All member city mayors or their designees as appointed by each mayor shall meet together and appoint two elected officials or their designees to represent the county.  The total membership from each member county shall be four persons who shall represent the county at a regional planning commission meeting.  All mayors and chairpersons of boards of county commissioners shall serve for their term of office.  If another member of the city or county governing body is designated, he or she shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor or chairperson.  All persons appointed to serve on the regional planning commission shall serve for one year starting on August 1 of each year.  Such members shall continue to hold office until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

(Ord. 758, Sec. 2)

All members of the commission shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 758, Sec. 3)

The SEE-KAN Regional Planning commission shall have all the functions, duties and powers as provided in K.S.A. 12-716 to 12-721 inclusive, as amended.  The general purpose of the SEE-KAN Regional Planning Commission shall be to make those studies and plans for the development of the region that will guide the unified development of the region, eliminate planning duplication and promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of the region and the general welfare and prosperity of its people. These plans may include, but shall not be limited to recommendations for refuse disposal systems, airports, parks and recreational areas, public institutions, prevention of blighted conditions, regulatory codes and general capital improvement programs.

(Ord. 758, Sec. 4)

The commission shall adopt bylaws, including rules for the transaction of commission business, which shall include but not be limited to:

(a)   Membership.

(b)   Officers.

(c)   Meeting and Voting.

(d)   Organization of the Commission.

(e)   Staff.

(f)   Annual Budget and Sharing of Costs.

(Ord. 758, Sec. 5)