§ 2-768. Powers and duties.

(a)

The Plan Commission shall have such powers and duties as are authorized by the statutes of the State and delegated to it by the Board of Trustees.

(b)

The Plan Commission shall prepare and recommend for consideration and adoption by the Board of Trustees:

(1)

A statement of goals and objectives to guide new development and maintain improved standards in the village;

(2)

An Official Map of the village;

(3)

An Official Plan for the present and future development of the village. Such plan shall include conservation of existing areas, promotion of urban aesthetics, recommendations for rezoning classifications and for long-range community facilities;

(4)

Such amendments to the aforesaid statement of goals and objectives, Official Map and Official Plan, as the commission deems necessary or desirable from time to time to meet the changing requirements of the village.

No such map, plan, or amendments thereto, shall be adopted until notice and opportunity for public hearing has first been afforded in the manner provided by the Illinois Statutes relating to plan commissions.

(c)

The Plan Commission shall make recommendations on subdivisions in undeveloped areas in accordance with the ordinances of the village thereunto pertaining.

(d)

The Plan Commission shall consult and cooperate with the Community Development Department and may call upon village officials for aid and advice on matters within its jurisdiction, and shall give assistance to the operating officials of the village.

(e)

The Plan Commission shall coordinate planning with other governmental agencies and be required to consult with representatives of other governmental boards affecting the village, when the interests of such agencies or boards are involved in problems under consideration.

(f)

The Plan Commission shall submit to the Board of Trustees an annual request for appropriations for anticipated expenditures.

(g)

The Plan Commission may secure technical assistance in the performance of its powers and duties upon authority from, and within the appropriations made by, the Board of Trustees.

(Code 1993, § 2-16.1.3)