For the purpose of this ordinance, the decisions regarding alterations to Historic Landmarks and recommendations for designation of Historic Landmarks or Districts, shall be accomplished by a City of Canby Heritage and Landmarks Commission. (Ord. 1469, 2018)
A. Appointment and Composition. The City Council shall appoint seven (7) individuals with a demonstrated positive interest, knowledge, or competence in historic preservation. An additional non-voting member shall be a High School Student, residing within the Canby School District boundary. To the extent possible, individuals chosen to serve on the Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall represent the disciplines listed in The Secretary of the Interior’s Proposed Historic Preservation Qualification Standards. A majority of Heritage and Landmarks Commission voting members shall reside or work inside Canby’s Urban Growth Boundary. (Ord. 1369, 2013; Ord. 1435 2016; Ord. 1469, 2018)
Members are appointed by the City Council upon recommendation by the Committee Chairperson and assigned Council Liaison. The Mayor may vote only to break a tie, if necessary. Any Heritage and Landmarks Commission member failing to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without approval of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission Chairperson may be removed by the Council and a new member appointed to complete the unexpired term. Heritage and Landmarks Commission members serve at the pleasure of the City Council and are subject to removal at any time by the Council with or without cause. (Ord. 1369, 2013; Ord. 1469, 2018)
B. Terms of Service. The members of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall be appointed for three (3) years, and may be reappointed or removed at the discretion of the City Council. The High School Student’s term shall end upon graduation. (Ord. 905, 1994; Ord. 1061, 2000; Ord. 1369 2013; Ord. 1369, 2013; Ord. 1469, 2018)
C. Officers. Each year at the first meeting the Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
D. The Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall meet at least four (4) times a year, and as required to conduct business in a timely fashion. Notice of the meetings shall be in accordance with applicable state law. Meeting minutes, applications for Certificates or Appropriateness, Landmark nominations, records of designation, staff reports and decisions of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall be created and maintained as public records in accordance with applicable local state laws. (Ord. 1584, 2022)
E. A simple majority of the members of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of the members present shall be required for approval or disapproval of any motion or other action of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission. (Ord. 1584, 2022)