§ 3-3-1204. QUORUM; COMPENSATION; STAFF.

(a)

Quorum.

(1)

(i)

Eight members of the Landmarks Preservation Commission is a quorum for the transaction of business.

(ii)

An affirmative vote of at least seven Commission members is required for an official action of the Commission.

(2)

A vacancy in the membership of the Commission may not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Commission.

(b)

Compensation. A member of the Commission:

(1)

May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

(2)

Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred, if approved by the Commission and provided for in the county operating budget.

(c)

Staff.

(1)

(i)

The Commission shall appoint an individual who is not a member of the Commission as secretary to the Commission, to perform duties required:

1.

In Article 32, Title 7 of the Code; and

2.

By the Commission.

(ii)

The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission.

(2)

The County Council may provide funding for other supporting staff for the Commission in the annual budget and the county appropriation ordinance.

(1988 Code, §§ 26-536, 26-537, 26-538) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)