(A) The Commission will consist of not less than five nor more than seven members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of Council.
(B) Members must be residents of Bowling Green.
(C) At least two members must reside on the east side of Main Street, at least two members must reside on the west side of Main Street, and at least one member must own a downtown building or a downtown business.
(D) All members of the Commission must have a demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture, historic preservation, or related disciplines. At least two members must be preservation related professionals to the extent such professionals are available in the city. This shall include the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, planning, or a related discipline.
(E) Members' terms will be four years with the terms initially staggered so that of the initial five members two shall serve for two years, two shall serve for three years, and one shall serve for four years.
(F) The Mayor shall nominate an individual to fill vacancies on the Commission within 60 days of the occurrence of said vacancy.
(G) At its first meeting of the year the Commission shall elect a Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary and such other officers as it deems advisable.
(H) The Commission shall meet monthly as needed but shall meet no fewer than four times per year. Meetings must be open to the public and held in a public place. The Commission shall advertise the date, time, location, and agenda of said meeting at least 48 hours in advance.
(I) The Commission shall, in all other respects, have full power to organize itself, including, but not limited to, determining its own internal rules, regulations, bylaws and meeting schedule.
(J) The Commission shall make official determinations on a COA in a public forum. The Commission shall notify applicants of meetings and decisions in writing. In a written notification under this section the Commission shall include the reasoning of the Commission's determination. The Commission shall maintain written minutes of its meetings and the Commission shall make said minutes available for public inspection.
(K) The Commission shall conduct affairs in accordance with Chapter 32, Rules Regulating Open Meetings.
(L) A written annual report of Commission activities, including cases, decisions, special projects, and qualifications of members shall be kept on file and available for public inspection.
(M) Members of the Commission shall not participate in the review of any item for discussion before the Commission when such member or advisor has any direct financial or personal interest in the listed property that is the subject of the review. The rules of procedure adopted by the Commission shall be available for public inspection.
(Ord. 8878, passed 3-15-2021)