(a) In recognition of the need for the establishment of a public body which will provide for the protection and enhancement of historic areas, buildings and resources within the City of Salem, the Design Review Board is hereby established.
(Ord. 000215-15. Passed 6-6-00.)
(b) The Design Review Board hereinafter referred to as the "Review Board" shall consist of seven members. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval by a majority of Council. The Mayor shall appoint one representative from each of the following organizations:
Salem Planning Commission;
Salem City Council;
Salem Historical/Preservation Society.
Two at large members shall be appointed that are not members of the above organizations. At least two members other than above shall own or possess an interest in a designated property.
No member other than the Planning Commission and City Council representative shall be an employee or hold any other office of the City.
(Ord. 141202-81. Passed 12-2-14.)
(c) All members shall be residents of the City of Salem, except that members on the Board when this amendment goes into effect may serve out the balance of their term.
(d) Two members shall be appointed for an initial term of one year; two members shall be appointed for an initial term of two years; and three members shall be appointed for an initial term of three years. All subsequent terms shall be for a period of three years. Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be filled within forty-two days and in the same manner as original appointments are made.
(e) Members shall serve without compensation from the City.
(f) Any member of the Review Board shall be subject to removal for just cause by the Mayor. Such action can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of Council.
(Ord. 000215-15. Passed 6-6-00.)