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HomeMy WebLinkAbout690364.tiff4 Agi • JOINT RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LARIMER-WELD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: ir> WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes 1963, 1Ot2-4, provides for the creation and implementation of a Regional Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Boards of County Commissioners of Larimer and Weld Counties have studied the need for the establishment of a Regional Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, both counties believe that it is in their best interest to create a Regional Commission comprised of both counties; and WHEREAS, the respective Boards are willing to support the establishment of a Regional Planning Commission to the degree in which public efforts and funds of said counties shall become available and justified; and WHEREAS, both counties believe that it will be in their best interests to participate in such a joint and mutual endeavor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Boards of County Commissioners of Larimer and Weld Counties, that the Larimer-Weld Regional Planning Commission be, and it hereby is, created. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each county hereby adopts the "Rules of Association", dated October 1,'69, copy attached herewith and by reference hereby expressly made a part of this resolution. This resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following voteoon the 24th day of Septe . r, 1969. ATTESj, f 41CLc% Cle of the Board /' ATTEST: Clerk of theV$oard t ) )1 1 AYES: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO x /fiat THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO fj •86 :36 690364 RULES OP ASSOCIATION POR THE LARIMER-WELD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 1. The planning commission shall consist of twelve members; six from Larimer County and six from Weld County. The members, who shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for their own respective counties, shall be either members of the Board of County Commissioners, or associate, alternate or regular members of the Larimer County or the Weld County Planning Commission. 2. In the appointments first made to the planning commission from each county, two shall be appointed for one year terms, two for two year terms, and two for three year terms. There- after, appointments shall be for three year terms, except when fill- ing out an unexpired portion of a term. Members may be reappointed. 3. Members shall serve without compensation, except that reasonable expenses' may be allowed. - Officers 1. The planning commission shall organize annually at the first regular meeting in the new year. 2. The planning commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman for terms of one year, subject to re -elections provided, however, that the chairman -shall not be a representative -of the same county for two' years in succession and the chairmanship shall alternate between -counties each -year.=- - 3. The'chairman shall preside at all, meetings of the planning commission, shall decide all points of order or procedure, and shall'transmit reports and recommendations of the planning1 commission. r HARDEN, OLSON & NAPHEYS Attorneys at Law pJrst National Tower Building Fort Collin!; Colorado 80521 4. The vice-chairman shall assume the duties of the chairman in his absence. 5. A secretary, who shall be a resident'of the same county as the chairman, shall be appointed annually by the planning commission to be responsible for the keeping of the Minutes, sending agendas to the members, carrying out routine correspondence, maintaining records and performing such other duties as the planning commission may require. Committees 1. The planning commission may establish such committees as it deems advisable and assign each committee specific duties or functions. 2. The chairman shall designate the members of each committee, who need not be members of the planning commission, and shall name the chairman of each committee. Meetings 1. The planning commission shall hold regular meetings at a time and place designated by the chairman. Unless otherwise indicated, meetings would normally be called at 7:30 p.m., on the last Monday of the months of February and August in Larimer County and at 7:30 p.m., on the last Monday of the months of May and November in Weld County. 2. Special meetings of'the planning commission may be called by the chairman. -- 3. •A quorum shall consist of two-thirds of the membership. Recommendations and Reports 1. All plans, reports and recommendations of the planning :commission must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the commission. 2. The planning commission shall make a report of its proceedings each year with a statement of its progress and finances during the preceding year. HARDEN, OLSON & NAPHEYS /Attorne at law rat National Tower Buildini ` 'Fart Colon,1 Colorado 80821 3. The planning commission shall prepare and file with the Board of County Commissioners of each county not later than August of each year an estimate of the expenditures of the commission for the ensuing year, itemizing probable expenses by purposes and amounts. Program 1. The planning commission shall prepare a comprehensive regional plan for the physical, economic and social development of the region. In the preparation of such comprehensive plan, the planning commission shall make careful'and comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and of reasonable or anticipated future growth. The comprehensive plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the region, which' will in accordance with existing and future needs best promote public health, safety, morals, order, con- venience and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development. 2. The planning commission may adopt the comprehensive regional plan as a whole, or by successive actions it may adopt parts of the plan, amendments, extensions and additions thereto. Before adopting the comprehensive plan or any part, amendment, extension or addition, the planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing with at least fifteen days' notice of the time and place for such hearing given in newspapers of general circulation within the region. 3. The adoption of a comprehensive regional plan or any part thereof shall have no legal force or effect nor shall it be binding upon any`'political subdivision.The comprehensive plan or any part, amendment, extension or addition'to the plan may, however, HARDEN,DLSON & NAPHEYS Attorneys aaw First Natbnal Tower lBuildl Fort Collins, Colorado 8052 be adopted by reference by any local planning commission and governing body within the region. Amendments No change shall be made in the rules of association of the planning commission without the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the planning commission and approval by the Board of County Commissioners of each cdunty. • HARDEN;OLSON & NAPHEYS Attorneys at law First National Tower Building Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Hello