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Section 8. Any member of the Planning and Zoning Commission who has a conflict of interest, as defined in Chapter 2, Article V of the City's Code of Ordinances or State law, concerning a matter that is on the agenda of the commission shall: (a) publicly announce the nature of the conflict immediately after the agenda item has been called up for discussion or action; (b) leave the room during the discussion of the item; and (c) refrain from any discussion or voting on the matter. Section 9. Any member of the Planning and Zoning Commission who does not legally have a conflict of interest but would like to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest may elect to follow the procedure established in Section 9 of this Article. Section 10. Members shall have an obligation to vote on all matters coming before the commission unless the provisions of Sections 8 and 9 of this Article apply or the member was absent during the discussion of the matter. (Editorial note: Section 11, below, was relocated from Article II, Section 5) Section ~ 11. Members shall not represent themselves or any other person, group or interest before the Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals or the City Council on any matter involving land use or development. This provision shall not preclude a member from representing an interest in his or her homestead. Members may represent an interest in their own property before the City Council. Members may represent the Commission in reporting on the activities of the Commission to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals or the City Council. ARTICLE ~ VII. COMMITTEES Section 1. Committees, standing or special, may be established or abolished by the direction of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission. Section 2. The Chair shall appoint members of all committees. 7