(A) Creation. To implement the provisions of this chapter, there is hereby established a Board of Architectural Review, hereinafter referred to as the Board, for the town consisting of five members. Members shall be appointed by the Town Council upon the recommendation of the Board.
(B) Composition and qualifications.
(1) All members of the Board shall have a demonstrated interest in historic preservation. If available in the community, the Board should have at least one member who is qualified as:
(a) A historian, knowledgeable in local history;
(b) An architect or if an architect is not available to serve, someone knowledgeable in building design and construction.
(2) No members shall hold any other municipal office.
(3) Members shall assume their duties at the first regular meeting after their appointment. Members shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement for authorized expenses attendant to the performance of their duties.
(C) Terms of office.
(1) The term of office for each member shall be two years. Any person who has served as a member of the Board for three consecutive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment for at least one year. A term of less than one year shall not be counted in determining eligibility for reappointment.
(2) Membership shall be identified by place numbers one through five. Terms of office for members in the odd-numbered places shall expire in odd numbered years; terms for even-numbered members expire in even numbered years, provided, however, that each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and installed.
(D) Removal. Any member of the Board may be removed by the Mayor upon confirmation of the Town Council, for repeated failure to attend meetings of the Board or for any other cause deemed sufficient by the Mayor.
(E) Appointment to fill a vacancy. If any place on the Board becomes vacant due to resignation, removal, or for any reason, the Mayor shall appoint a replacement within 60 days for the remainder of the unexpired term, subject to confirmation by the Town Council.
(F) Conflicts of interest. Any member of the Board who has a personal or financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any property which is the subject of, or affected by, a decision of the Board shall be disqualified from participating in the decision of the Board concerning the property.
(G) Liability of members. Any member of the Board acting within powers granted by the chapter shall be relieved from personal liability for any damage and held harmless by the town. Any suit brought against any member of the Board shall be defended by a legal representative furnished by the town until the termination of the proceedings.
(Ord. 92, passed 11-21-2023)
Statutory Reference:
Member requirements, see S.C. Code § 6-29-870(C).