The duties, powers and functions of the commission shall be:
(1) To confer with and advise the governing bodies of the county, city and town concerning various existing historical structures, sites, areas and districts in the community, and to compile and assimilate information and data relating thereto.
(2) To recommend which buildings, sites, areas or districts are to be designated as historical and what changes should be made to encourage and create historic character in an area.
(3) To encourage the beautification of the county, city and town and advise the governing bodies on matters affecting the beauty and culture of the county, city and town.
(4) To act as the official agency for the planning of the local and national bicentennial anniversary celebrations and to work with and advise the county, city and town on said projects.
(5) To develop and encourage united community interest, understanding and effort toward obtaining the objectives of the commission, especially by providing public information and education on historic preservation.
(6) To stimulate and encourage the cooperation of other groups towards the objectives of the commission.
(7) To encourage enhancement of historic districts and landmarks by providing advise to the county, city, and town on appropriate rehabilitation and compatible new construction.
(8) To work to prevent and discourage unwanted demolition of historic buildings and structures or destruction of archeological resources.
(9) To cooperate with all federal, state, county and municipal agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
(10) To render an annual report of its activities to the governing bodies of the county, city and town on or before March 15 of each year. To file minutes of commission meetings with the governing bodies of the county, city and town.
(11) To recommend such action as it deems necessary or desirable to accomplish the above functions and to effectuate its policies.
(Ord. No. 4196, § 2, 7-8-74; Ord. No. 8441, § 5, 1-23-95)