(a) There is hereby established in and for the City an Architectural Board of Review.
(b) The Board shall consist of five residents of the Municipality who shall not hold any elective office during their term on the Board and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected to Council. Each member of the Board shall serve for a term of three years, except that the original appointment of one member shall be for a period of one year, the original appointment of the second member shall be for a period of two years and the original appointment of the third member shall be for a period of three years. Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled by the Mayor, within a period of sixty days from the date of the vacancy, in the same manner as original appointments.
(c) All members of the Board shall have a demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architectural history, historic preservation, architecture or related disciplines. At least two members shall have the background of architect, archaeologist, landscape architect, preservationist, historian, planner, realtor or some related field.
(d) At its first meeting in each year, the Board shall conduct an election for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary. The Board may elect to have a paid Secretary. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a complete and accurate record of all meetings and proceedings of the Board. Attendance of a majority of the members then appointed and qualified shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall adopt such rules and by-laws for the conduct of its business as it shall deem necessary. The Board shall meet at least quarterly and all meetings of the Board shall comply with Federal and State laws dealing with public meetings.
(e) All members of the Board shall be subject to State and local statutes and ordinances, respectively, regarding conflict of interest and ethics. In addition, the Board shall adopt and make public its own code of ethics that shall include a detailed conflict of interest policy for members of the Board.
(f) At least once a year the Board shall prepare a written report for the Mayor and Council that summarizes its activities, cases, special projects and recommendations. Such report shall be made available to the public.
(g) All Board documents and materials shall be made available for public inspection in compliance with Federal and State "Freedom of Information" laws and policies.
(Ord. 78-2008. Passed 1-27-09.)