(A)
The Commission shall consist of five members who shall reside within the 50208 zip code or who own a historic building inside the City of Newton city limits.
(B) Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Members shall demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation, possessing interest or expertise in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, city planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general or real estate.
(C) The original appointment of the members of the Commission shall be, three for two years and two for three years, from January 1 following the year of such appointment or until their successor is appointed to serve for the term of three years.
(D) Vacancies occurring in the Commission, other than expiration of term of office, shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term of the member replaced.
(E) Members may serve for more than one term and each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor.
(F) Vacancies shall be filled by the city according to the original selection as aforesaid
(G) Members shall serve without compensation.
(H) A simple majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(I) The Commission shall elect a Chairperson who shall preside over all Commission meetings and elect a Secretary who shall be responsible for maintaining written records of the Commission’s proceedings.
(J) The Commission shall meet at least three times a year.
(K) The Commission is authorized to write and adopt by-laws to govern its meetings and procedures.
(2011 Code, § 20.0603) (Ord. 2430, passed 5-15-2023)