A. Commission Established: There is hereby created a Historic Preservation Commission which shall consist of not less than five (5) and not more than ten (10) members, who shall be appointed by the Chairman with the advice and consent of the Board of Latah County Commissioners.
B. Qualifications: All members of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge of history or historic preservation. The Board of Latah County Commissioners shall endeavor to appoint at least two (2) members with professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation related disciplines.
C. Appointment; Terms; Vacancies: The five (5) initial appointments to the commission shall be made as follows: one (1) 1-year term; two (2) 2-year terms; two (2) 3-year terms. The initial appointment of up to five (5) additional members, should the Board choose to make them, shall be set for a term of one, two (2), or three (3) years, such that approximately one-third (1/3) of the total number of appointments will expire each year. All subsequent appointments shall be made for three (3) year terms, unless a shorter term is necessary to achieve the staggered expiration schedule. Commission members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments and the appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
D. Reimbursement For Expenses: The members of the commission may be reimbursed by the Historical Society for expenses incurred in connection with their duties.
E. Continuance Of Service: Current members of the commission who were appointed by the Board prior to the effective date hereof shall continue to serve in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
F. Staff Members Not Part Of Commission: Latah County employees assigned from time to time by the Board as staff members to assist the commission in carrying out its duties shall not be counted as commission members and shall not exercise the powers and duties of appointed commission members. (Ord. 302, 4-6-2011)