(A) There is hereby established a Liberty Historic Preservation Commission (Commission) under the authority of G.S. Ch. 160A, Article 19, Part 3C.
(B) The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of 7 members appointed by the Town Council. All members shall reside within the zoning jurisdiction of the town.
(C) A majority of the members of the Commission shall have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, architecture, archaeology or related fields.
(D) The Commission shall serve without compensation. The Commission may appoint advisory bodies and committees as appropriate.
(E) Members of the Commission shall serve terms of 4 years. Terms shall be staggered.
(F) Four of the initial members shall be appointed for 4-year terms and three for 2-year terms. A member may be reappointed for a second consecutive term, but after 2 consecutive terms a member shall be ineligible for reappointment until 1 calendar year has elapsed from the date of the termination of his or her second term.
(Ord. passed 3-27-1998)