There is hereby created the Willoughby Design Review Board, hereinafter referred to as the "Board", consisting of five members. These members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. All members shall have, to the highest extent possible, a recognized knowledge of, or a known interest or experience in history, architecture or related disciplines, together with a determination to work for the overall improvement of the quality of the City's physical environment. Of the membership, an effort shall be made to nominate and appoint at least two preservation-related professional members to the extent such professionals are available in the community. Consideration should be given to the appointment of an architect and/or other design professionals, an attorney, a licensed real estate broker, an architectural historian, or any other person having special knowledge or relevance to the Board's purposes and duties. Each appointed member shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed for a second term, except the initial appointments, three of which shall be appointed for a one year term and may be reappointed for a second term of two years. The members shall serve without compensation. Vacancies shall be filled within sixty days unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period. An extension may be granted by the Mayor upon written request by the Board.
(Ord. 1992-76. Passed 5-5-92.)