A Cultural Preservation Commission is hereby established by the county with the following provisions.
(A) The Commission shall consist of a minimum of five members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in cultural preservation, appointed by the county for terms of not less than two years.
(B) To the extent available in the county, two Commission members may be professionals, as defined by National Park Service regulations, from the disciplines of history, archaeology, planning, architecture, engineering, or architectural history.
(C) The Commission shall meet at least twice each year and conduct business in accordance with the open public meeting laws of the state. This includes public notification of meeting place, time, and agenda items.
(D) Written minutes of each Commission meeting shall be prepared and made available for public inspection.
(E) Until such time as the County Commission identifies qualified individuals for the Cultural Preservation Commission, the County Planning Commission shall be authorized to fill the duties.
(Ord. 2013-1, passed 7-8-2013)