(a) The Historic Preservation Board shall consist of seven members who meet the following criteria:
(1) One member of Council whose term shall expire with each term of Council membership, however, the Mayor may reappoint the same Council representative if such representative is re-elected; and
(2) At least one resident and/or one active principal owner-operator of a business of each historic overlay district whose term shall coincide with the expiration of the term of Council. The Mayor may reappoint members when their terms expire.
(3) At least two preservation-related professional members (this shall include the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archeology, planning or related disciplines) to the extent such professionals are available in the City. One or both of these appointees may also qualify for appointment under subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3) hereof.
(4) Once the requirements of subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3) hereof have been met, the remaining seats shall be filled with members who demonstrate a special interest, experience or knowledge in historic preservation, architecture or related disciplines.
(b) The Mayor shall, with the advice and consent of Council.
(1) Appoint all members;
(2) Appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term of any member whose place has become vacant; and
(3) Fill any vacancies on the Board within sixty days, unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period.
(c) The members shall elect:
(1) One member to serve as Chairman; and
(2) Another to serve as Vice Chairman to serve as Acting Chairman in the absence of the Chairman.
(d) Council shall have the power to remove any member for cause after a public hearing is held and a copy of the charges against such member has been delivered to the member at least ten days prior to the hearing. The member shall be given an opportunity to answer such charges.
(e) All members shall serve without compensation and be appointed for a term of five years that shall be staggered, unless otherwise specified in subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2).
(f) The Community Development Director, or his/her designee, shall serve as the Executive Secretary of the Historic Preservation Board.
(Ord. 2020-39. Passed 3-23-20.)