There is hereby created and established a historic preservation commission which shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. Members of the commission shall be appointed with due regard to the proper representation of such fields as history, architecture, urban planning, archeology and law. Initially two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one year, two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter all appointments shall be made for a term of three (3) years, the members of said commission being eligible for reappointment. If a vacancy occurs, the mayor with the consent of the council shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term. The members of the commission shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed by the city for preapproved necessary expenses incurred in connection with their duties. The members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council and may be removed for any reason. A city council member may be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council to serve as a nonvoting council liaison. The city administrator or a designee shall serve as an advisor to the commission. (Ord. 1407, 2016)