(a) The hereby established City of Sandusky Landmark Commission shall consist of seven (7) members; the President of the City Commission or another member of the City Commission designated by the President and confirmed by the City Commission to serve in his place, and six (6) citizens of the City each of whom shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed by the City Commission for a term of three (3) years. The terms of the citizen members shall be so arranged that the term of two members will expire each year.
(b) The Landmark Commission shall meet monthly, unless determined otherwise, and at the call of the Chairman and at such other times as the Landmark Commission may determine.
(c) The Landmark Commission meetings shall comply with Federal and State laws dealing with public meetings and meeting notices.
(d) The Landmark Commission members shall be subject to the provisions of the City Charter and these Codified Ordinances regarding conflict of interest and ethics. In addition, the Landmark Commission members shall be subject to related provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.
(e) The Landmark Commission, designated City Staff, or others shall prepare a written report at least once a year, for submission to the City Manager and City Commission that summarizes the Landmark Commission activities, cases, and recommendations. Such reports shall be available for public inspections.
(f) At a minimum two (2) members shall be professionals or have expertise in the following disciplines need to be represented: architecture, history, planning, archaeology, or related disciplines, to the extent available within the community.
(g) To the extent possible, the Landmark Commission should regularly complete annual training regarding historic preservation provided by Staff.
(h) The Landmark Commission shall meet at least four (4) times per year, meetings shall be held in a public place, advertised, and open to the public.
(Ord. 19-041. Passed 3-11-19.)