With limited exceptions, the plan commission must vote in open session. In the absence of specific guidance provided in state statutes, local ordinances or rules of procedure, routine and non-controversial items may be approved by unanimous consent (i.e. “Is there any objection to approving the minutes as distributed? Hearing none, the minutes are approved.”) A voice vote or roll call vote is recommended for taking action on resolutions, applications and petitions (i.e. “Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say nay.”) Generally, a simple majority of quorum is sufficient for the plan commission to decide an issue. However, some local ordinances require a supermajority or majority of the full plan commission to vote in favor of a specified measure.

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