(A) There is hereby created a Historical Preservation Commission Consisting of seven (7) members, six of whom must be residents of the City. Members shall be appointed from each of the following organizations or professions: Canal Fulton Heritage Society; Canal Fulton Chamber of Commerce; Canal Fulton Planning Commission; a landscape architect or city planner or other professional whose background could be advantageous to the Commission and who need not be a resident of the City of Canal Fulton; a member from Canal Fulton City Council, a homeowner who resides in the district, and an owner of a business located within the district. All are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of Council to serve four-year terms of office, provided the first members under this Charter shall be appointed for the following terms: one shall be appointed for four years, one for three years, and one for two years.
(B) The Board shall elect a chairperson from its membership, a recording secretary and may prescribe rules for the conduct of its affairs.
(C) Four members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings. A concurring vote of four members shall be necessary to effect an order, take action, make decisions, or act on any authorization.
(D) Any matter submitted to the Historical Preservation Commission shall be considered by the commission at a public hearing, of which notice shall be given in the manner prescribed by ordinance of Council. Thereafter, it shall be acted upon by the Historical Preservation Commission within sixty (60) days from the date of the regular Historical Preservation Commission meeting at which the matter was received, unless a longer time is allowed by Council. The powers, duties and functions of the Historical Preservation Commission shall be provided by this charter, ordinance of Council and the laws of the State of Ohio.
(Amended by electorate on 8-4-20)