§ 3-3-1202. MEMBERSHIP.

(a)

Composition; appointment of members.

(1)

The Landmarks Preservation Commission consists of 15 members.

(2)

Each member of the County Council shall appoint one member who shall be a resident of the Council member's district.

(3)

Eight members shall be appointed by the County Executive including:

(i)

1 representative of organizations active in historical preservation in the county;

(ii)

1 registered architect whose principal office is in the county;

(iii)

1 representative primarily engaged in agriculture in the county;

(iv)

1 individual who is a member of the Planning Board;

(v)

1 representative of the home builders industry; and

(vi)

3 citizens actively interested in civic improvements as at-large representatives of the residents of the county.

(4)

Interested individuals and groups, including organizations active in historical preservation, colleges, the Board of Library Trustees, architects, lawyers, realtors, history teachers, archaeologists, and landowners, including farmers, may submit lists of suggested members of the Commission.

(b)

Qualifications. Each member of the Commission must:

(1)

Possess a demonstrated interest, knowledge, or training in historic preservation, history, architecture, conservation or related discipline; and

(2)

Be a resident of the county.

(c)

Tenure.

(1)

The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years and begins on July 1.

(2)

A member may not serve more than three consecutive terms.

(1988 Code, §§ 26-533, 26-534) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 38-02, § 1, 12-2-2002; Bill No. 70-03, § 35, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 67-13, § 1, 12-29-2013)