(A) The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) shall consist of eight members (seven voting members including the HPC Chair and one County Commissioner as a non-voting liaison between the HPC and Board of Commissioners). All members shall be residents of the county and shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners. For the initial appointments to the Commission, two of the members shall be appointed for a term of one year, two members shall be appointed for a term of two years and three members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Their successors shall be appointed to three-year terms.
(B) Vacancies occurring for reasons other than expiration of terms shall be filled as they occur for the period of the unexpired term. Faithful attendance at the meetings of the Commission and conscientious performance of duties required of the members of the Commission shall be considered a prerequisite for continued membership on the Commission. All members shall be persons who have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources.
(C) To the extent available in the county, at least three members shall be appointed from among professions in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology or related professions. Members shall not receive a salary, but may be reimbursed for expenses.
(Ord. passed 6-7-2021)