The Village Architect shall be a resident of the Village and shall serve without compensation. He shall be a registered architect holding a certificate of registration issued by the Department of Registration and Education of the State, or a person who is recognized as expert in matters of aesthetic judgment by virtue of training, education and experience (such as registered architects, landscape architects, real estate appraisers and land planners) and possessing qualities of impartiality and broad judgment. The Village Architect, before entering his official duties, shall take the oath of office prescribed by law for Village officials. (1983 Code)