§ 148-6. Historic Preservation Commission.

A.

Members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be appointed by the the City Council, which shall make such appropriations each year as may be necessary to fund the activities of the Commission.

B.

The membership of such Commission shall consist of five members who shall be residents of the City of Bangor. Appointments shall be made on the basis of demonstrated interest, ability, experience and desire to promote historic preservation in the City of Bangor within the meaning of § 148-1 of this chapter. In addition, the Commission may appoint other persons, not necessarily residents of the City of Bangor, who shall serve on an advisory consultant basis to assist the members of the Commission in the performance of their functions. [Amended 12-8-1980]

C.

All appointments of members shall be for a term of three years, except in those instances in which the appointment is made to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term, in which case the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. In addition, there shall be two associate members appointed by the City Council for terms of three years or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Chair of the Commission shall designate which shall vote in the stead of an absent member. Members and associate members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Bangor and shall serve without compensation. The City Council shall act within 60 days to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term. No member shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms. [Amended 3-28-1988 by Ord. No. 88-151]

D.

Such Commission shall elect annually a Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary from among its own membership. An affirmative vote of four members shall be required to issue a certificate of appropriateness. All records maintained or prepared by the Secretary are deemed public and may be inspected at reasonable times.

E.

Said Commission, for its purposes, shall adopt and may from time to time amend rules and regulations not inconsistent with the intention of this chapter and of the state enabling legislation.

F.

All members shall attend an annual orientation meeting to be scheduled during the month of January of each calendar year. [Amended 8-22-1988 by Ord. No. 88-323]

G.

The Commission shall meet at least quarterly and, prior to December 31 of each calendar year, shall prepare and submit to the City Council an annual report outlining its doings during the preceding twelve-month period.

H.

The Historic Preservation Commission may, subject to appropriations or other income, employ clerical and technical assistants or consultants and may accept grants, money gifts or gifts of service and may hold or expend the same for all or any of the purposes of historic preservation in the City of Bangor. The Commission shall advise and assist owners of designated structures of historic sites with plans and assistance in complying with the requirements of this chapter to the extent possible under the funding available to the Commission, in an effort to further the accomplishment of this chapter. The Commission may erect a suitable sign or marker indicating the significance of any designated site, landmark or district with income available to the Commission or with appropriations for that purpose, subject to obtaining written permission from the owners of the property upon which the sign or marker is to be erected. [Amended 7-11-1977]

I.

In addition to the other duties and responsibilities imposed by this chapter and by law, the Commission shall: [Added 6-24-1985 by Ord. No. 85-223]

(1)	Review all new construction within its jurisdiction to determine if locally listed prehistoric or historic archaeological sites will be affected.
(2)	Review all proposed National Register nominations for properties within its jurisdiction.
(3)	Conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing survey of cultural resources in the community according to the guidelines established by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.
(4)	Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of the City regarding the protection of local cultural resources.
(5)	Act as a liaison on behalf of the City to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.
(6)	Work toward the continuing education of citizens within the Commission's jurisdiction regarding preservation issues and concerns.