In recognition of the need for the establishment of a public body that will provide for the protection and enhancement of the distinctive character of the historic resources of the City and for the objective review of alternatives to proposed alteration or demolition of certain notable structures, works of art, objects or areas within the City, Council hereby adopts this chapter and establishes the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Commission. The Steubenville Historic Landmarks Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, shall consist of seven (7) members, who must be residents of the City and who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. All members should have to the highest extent possible a recognized knowledge of and a known interest in architectural preservation and design together with a determination to work for the overall improvement of the quality of the City's physical environment. At least three (3) members of the Commission shall be preservation related professional members from the fields of archaeology, architecture, architectural history, history, planning, real estate or a related discipline; and at least one (1) member shall be a property owner. Nominations should be sought from the Steubenville Planning and Zoning Commission, the County Historical Society, the Steubenville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Steubenville Downtown Business Association, the Board of Realtors, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and any other group or organization that might have an interest in the work of the Commission. Three (3) members shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year; two (2) members shall be appointed for an initial term of two (2) years; and two (2) members shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years. All subsequent terms shall be for a period of three (3) years. Vacancies caused by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made and shall be filled within sixty (60) days unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period. All members shall serve without compensation from the City.