The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed for 4-year terms by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council pursuant to the Pierce County Charter. Each Council district shall be represented on the Planning Commission. All members shall be residents and registered voters of their respective council districts and shall maintain residency in their respective council district during the term for which the member was appointed, provided that no council district boundary change shall disqualify a member from holding office during the remainder of the member's term of office.

Members shall receive a per diem of $75.00 for each day they attend a Commission meeting.