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the following responsibilities: 1. To continue toduct continuing surveys and research in order to identify properties which have historic, architectural, archaeological, engineering or cultural significance to the community. To recommend properties which meet the criteria of significance stated herein for designation as Heritage Preservation Sites. To protect Heritage Preservation Sites by public review of all proposed alterations, relocations, demolitions or new construction within designed site boundaries. To advise property owners and educate the public in appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation or restoration methods. To encourage continued uses, compatible with their character, of Heritage Preservation Sites. To hear and decide applications for Certificate of Approval. To make recommendations to the City Council on proposed amendments to this chapter. To promote public recoqnition and appreciation for Heritaqe Preservation Sites. B. !!Member.:.!! The Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission, hereinafter the !!Commission!! shall consist of nine voting members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council. Members must reside in the municipality. Source: Effective Date: Ordinance No. 395, Second Series 11-11-96 At least one member will be an architect, or if an architect not be available, an experienced person of the building trades. At least one member will be a professional or experienced person in the areas of history, architectural history, archaeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture or law. The other members shall be drawn from persons with a demonstrated interest and/or expertise in historic preservation. 4. One Commissioner member will be member of and designated as thetF representative toby the County Historical Society. 5. The Planning Commission and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority shall each designate one of their members as their liaison 'Nho shall be notified of all meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission. C. !!Appointment of Members.:.!! Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council upon recommendations by the Commission. Initial appointments shall be two members for one year, two members for two years and three members for three years. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. There is no limit to the number of terms. Vacancies from resignation or other causes shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. Members shall serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed and qualified. D. !!Organization.:.~ The Commission, when formed, shall elect from its members, such officers as it may deem necessary. The Commission shall have the power to J :\HPC\Sec.2.18 amendment 4-15-05.docC:\ WINNT\Pmii!eiPJMaketley\Mv DeooawRts\er4lli1HeeameHdftteHtiHav3.deeDe6I1m6Ht2