183.12 ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.

   The Landmark Commission shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise specified in this chapter:

   (a)    The Commission shall conduct a continuing survey of all areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or similar objects in the City which the Commission, on the basis of information available or presented to it, has reason to believe are, or will be eligible for designation as landmarks.

   (b)    The Commission shall work for the continuing education of the residents of the City with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City and the landmarks designated under the provisions of this chapter. It shall keep current and public a register of landmarks.

   (c)    The Commission shall have authority to establish rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the spirit of its purpose to assist the Commission in evaluating applications for landmark designations submitted to it, the manner in which such applications are processed and the proper and orderly conduct of its business.

   (d)    The Commission may accept the services, on a permanent or part-time basis of technical experts and such other persons as may be required to perform its duties, provided that no General Fund moneys shall be used for such services, except as may be appropriated and approved by Council.

   (e)    The Landmark Commission shall seek and maintain certified local government status with the Ohio Historic Preservation Offices of Columbus and assume responsibility and duties of that certification, provided they do not exceed the parameters of this chapter.

      (Ord. 1987-22. Passed 4-27-87.)