Sec. 2-13. - Planning board.

The Council shall provide by ordinance for the appointment of a planning board whose members shall be qualified electors of the City. The planning board shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council approval, at least one (1) member to be a resident of each ward in the City. The planning board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the several officers, departments and agencies of the City and shall make studies of the resources and needs of the City with reference to its growth and development.