[Adopted 1-28-1997 by Doc. 20 (Ch. 39, Art. IV, of the
1980 Code)]
A commission entitled "Haverhill Historic Commission"
is established.
Said Haverhill Historic Commission shall be
established pursuant to the following specific provisions:
A.
The Commission shall consist of not fewer than three
nor more than seven members.
B.
The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall
be subject to Council confirmation. All nominees shall be residents
of, business owners or employed within the City of Haverhill.
[Amended 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76; 1-22-2013 by Doc. 5]
C.
When the Commission is first established, the terms
of the members shall be for one, two or three years and so arranged
that the terms of approximately one-third of the members shall expire
each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of three
years each. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of a
term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as
the original appointment.
D.
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
[Added 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76]
A.
The duties of the Commission shall be the preservation,
protection and development of the historical or archeological assets
of the City. The Commission shall conduct researches for places of
historic or archeological value, shall cooperate with the state archeologist
in conducting such researches or other surveys, and shall seek to
coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar
purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books,
maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its
work.
B.
For the purpose of protecting and preserving such
places, it may make such recommendations as it deems necessary to
the Mayor and City Council, and, subject to the approval of the City
Council, to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, that any such
place be certified as an historical or archeological landmark. The
Commission shall report to the state archeologist the existence of
any archeological, paleontological or historical site or object discovered
in accordance with MGL c. 9, § 27C, and shall apply for
permits necessary pursuant to said MGL c. 9, § 27C.
C.
The Commission may hold hearings, may enter into contracts
with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering
the objectives of the Commission's program (subject to appropriation
by the City Council, if necessary); may enter into contracts with
local or regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering
the commission's program; may accept gifts, contributions and bequests
of funds from individuals, foundations and from federal, state or
other governmental bodies for the purpose of furthering the Commission's
program; may make and sign any agreements and may do and perform any
and all acts which may be necessary or desirable to carry out the
purposes of this article; all subject to appropriation by the City
Council, if necessary.
D.
The Commission may acquire in the name of the City
by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise, lease or otherwise the
fee or lesser interest in real or personal property of significant
historical value and may manage the same.
[Added 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76]
The Planning Director or his designee shall
act as technical advisor to the Commission and shall cooperate with
the Commission in the fulfillment of the Commission's responsibilities
under the General Laws of Massachusetts and shall perform any and
all functions of the Commission which it may lawfully delegate to
him.
[Added 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76]
The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations
for the conduct of its business not inconsistent with MGL c. 40, § 8D,
or with the purpose of this article.
