(a) There is hereby created the Point Pleasant Historic Landmark Commission, whose purpose is to identify, study, preserve and protect for the benefits of the residents of this City, State and nation such historic buildings, structures and sites which will aid in the development of education in this City.
(b) The Historic Landmark Commission shall consist of seven residents, one of whom shall be a member of Council, one of whom shall be a member of the Planning Commission, and one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Directors of Main Street Point Pleasant, D/B/A Point Pleasant Restoration Foundation, all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council.
(c) The term of the initial members of the Historic Landmark Commission shall be as follows:
(1) Three members for a term of three years.
(2) Three members for a term of two years.
(3) One member for a term of one year.
At the expiration of the term of each initially appointed member, the person appointed to succeed the initial appointee shall serve for a period of three years.
(d) The members of the Historic Landmark Commission shall serve without pay.
(e) The members of the Historic Landmark Commission shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred, authorized and budgeted in the performance of their duties.
(f) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and approved by Council for the unexpired term only.
(g) Any member who ceases to reside in the City or who is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the Historic Landmark Commission shall be deemed to have resigned the position, and the Mayor, upon certification of nonresidence or absences, shall nominate a replacement member to fill the unexpired term.
(Ord. 4-9-90)