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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY PLANNER FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, the increasing rate of growth of the City of Jonesboro has required that increased resources be directed toward future planning for orderly growth in the City of Jonesboro, and
WHEREAS, the efficient and effective allocation of such resources requires that the City of Jonesboro obtain the services of a trained planner to direct and supervise planning, zoning and related activities for the City of Jonesboro:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro:
SECTION 1: There is hereby established the office of City Planner, an executive office of the City. The City Planner shall serve under the direct supervision of the Mayor and the City Council. The City Planner shall be selected as follows:
(A) The Mayor shall appoint a search committee, comprised of the Mayor and three members of the City Council;
(B) The search committee will receive and review resumes, and interview a minimum of three (3) candidates.
(C) From the interviews, the search committee will recommend a nominee to the City Council which may confirm or reject the nominee.
SECTION 2: The City Planner shall function primarily by providing information, advise and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and boards and commissions charged with legislation and/or enforcement of planning, zoning and annexation regulations. The City Planner's activities shall include, but not be limited to carrying out comprehensive planning studies and preparation of reports relating to population, housing, transportation, land use and public facilities; reviewing subdivision plats for compliance with local ordinance requirements and writing recommendations regarding same; attending meetings of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment for purposes of providing advise as required; preparation and review of federa...
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