There is hereby established the Historic Lancaster Commission in accordance with this Chapter.
(a) The Historic Lancaster Commission shall consist of the required number of members as appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council, pursuant to the requirements of Sections 1327.04 (d) below. Members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall have the authority to appoint alternate members to the Commission, as may be determined appropriate.
(b) Appointed members shall be subject to removal for cause by the Mayor. Vacancies for the remainder of an unexpired term shall be filled by the Mayor, within sixty (60) days from the date of vacancy. All members shall be residents of the City.
(c) All members shall be appointed to three (3) year terms, and the initial term appointments provided for in this ordinance shall be staggered according to the following schedule:
(1) Two (2) members shall each be appointed to serve for an initial full term of three (3) years.
(2) The third and fourth members shall each be appointed for a term of two (2) years.
(3) The fifth member shall each be appointed for a term on one (1) year.
All terms shall begin on January 1 of the applicable year.
(d) Membership.
(1) The Commission shall consist of five (5) voting members. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, and a concurring majority vote by members present shall be necessary for official action.
(2) In appointing members, the Mayor shall make good faith effort to appoint persons with training in the fields of architecture, design, historic preservation, planning or related disciplines such as construction, commercial or mixed use development, or real estate. In addition, appointees should possess a demonstrated personal and/or professional interest, experience and knowledge in the preservation of historic structures.
(3) The Mayor shall solicit a list of potential nominees for membership on the Commission from organizations such as the Fairfield Heritage Association, Lancaster Special Improvement District, and Main Street Lancaster. Such list shall document the qualifications of potential nominees and shall be updated/revised on an annual basis. The Mayor shall review and consider such recommendations in appointing new members to the Commission.
(Ord. 41-17. Passed 12-11-17.)