(a) In order to execute the purposes declared in this chapter there is hereby created the Historical and Architectural Protection and Preservation Commission. The Commission shall consist of five members, appointed by a majority of Council: at least one shall be a registered architect; at least one shall be a historian, and such historian shall be chosen from nominations presented by the City Historical Society, Inc.; at least one whose education, experience and training qualifies him in building construction; at least one shall be the Chairman of the Planning Commission; and at least one shall be a member of Council.
(b) The terms of the members shall be as follows: the architect, the building construction representative and the historian shall serve for three years from the date of appointment; one shall serve for three years, for two years and for one year, and thereafter one shall be appointed for a full term each year. The member from Council shall serve for his term and the Chairman of the Planning Commission shall serve so long as he is Chairman of the Planning Commission.
(c) The members of the Commission shall elect from among themselves a chairman and a secretary to conduct the business of the Commission for a term of one calendar year.
(d) The Commission shall meet as frequently as necessary to give applicants their prompt attention.
(Ord. 489. Passed 9-3-74.)