The Commission shall perform the following duties.
(A) Surveillance of historic structures and sites. The Commission shall maintain a surveillance of historic sites and structures, especially those not in historic districts, to prevent such structures and sites from being destroyed with no advance warning and to submit its recommendations to the level of government having jurisdiction in matters relating to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of such structures and sites. The Commission shall also cause a list of priorities to be made as among the various historic structures and sites, said list to be used in connection with the recommendations of the Commission and with the appropriation of Commission funds.
(B) Records. The Commission shall maintain files, notebooks, and atlases of historic properties which it may cause to be made and those which it may from time to time acquire.
(C) Maintenance of historic property. The Commission shall maintain and make available to the public that historic property which it has acquired, within limits of funds available to it.
(D) Grants. The Commission shall expedite the use of, be informed about, apply for, and encourage other agencies to apply for federal, state, and local grants for historic preservation.
(E) Gifts. The Commission shall encourage and may accept gifts and property donations to provide a base for the preservation and administration of local historic structures and sites.
(F) Record of disbursements of funds. The Commission shall maintain a current record of the disbursement of its funds and said record shall be available for public inspection upon ten days’ written notice to the Commission.
(G) Programs. The Commission may undertake programs and projects to promote interest in historic preservation.
(H) Assistance of other organizations. The Commission shall offer assistance to individuals and private groups concerned with historic preservation.
(I) Liaison with local government. The Commission shall maintain a liaison with the Fiscal Court and the City Commission and keep it aware of the historic property within the county and the city and also keep the local legislative bodies aware of the activities of the Commission and of its needs.
(J) Executive Secretary. The Commission may retain an Executive Secretary and other staff as needed.
(K) Committees. The Commission may establish committees to perform specific duties.
(L) Meetings. The Commission shall meet monthly and at such other times as may be designated by the Chairperson or a majority of the voting members.
(M) Office. The Commission may establish and maintain office facilities to house an Executive Secretary, staff, records, and property of the Commission, which office facilities shall be open to the public.
(Ord. 2006-6, passed 5-24-2006)