[Adopted 12-5-1994 by Ord. No. 785]
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Editor’s Note: Former Art. II was redesignated as Art. III 3-17-2014 by Ord. No. 953.
The Havre de Grace Appearance and Preservation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission," is hereby established.
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The Commission shall consist of no less than seven and no more than 15 appointed members. One member of the Havre de Grace City Council shall serve as an ex officio member.
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The Commission may seek out consultants who serve as advisory members and may designate additional associate members to assist in accomplishing its purposes. Advisory and associate members shall have no power to vote at Commission meetings.
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All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and may be removed by the Mayor and City Council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. If any appointed member misses three consecutive meetings without notice to the Chairperson in advance of such meetings, that member may be removed or asked to resign.
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The Mayor shall appoint, with the consent of the City Council, all appointed members of the Commission. The ex officio member's term shall coincide with his or her official tenure on the City Council. Appointed members shall have staggered two-, three- and four-year terms of office with the next consecutive term being four years. Any vacancy which occurs shall be filled by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, for the unfilled portion of the term. All members shall be eligible for reappointment.
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Any appointed member desiring to resign from the Commission may submit that resignation in writing to the Chairperson, who shall present it to the Mayor.
The Commission shall elect a Chairperson from one of its appointed members and create and fill such other offices as it shall from time to time determine are in the best interests of fulfilling the duties of the Commission. The term of the Chairperson shall be for one year with eligibility for re-election; however, the Chairperson shall be limited to three consecutive one-year terms. The Commission shall keep a record of its meetings, resolutions and recommendations which shall be kept public. It shall hold meetings as necessary but not less than four times per year. A majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to coordinate, promote, advise and support the enhancement of properties and the preservation of City facilities within Havre de Grace.
The Commission shall have the following duties and powers:
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Act as an advisory group to the Mayor and City Council on matters pertaining to appearance and preservation of City property including review and comment on legislation and policies.
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Support and encourage efforts and activities in connection with beautification and maintenance throughout Havre de Grace.
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Identify and assist in the application for funding from any sources which will support appearance and preservation efforts in the City.
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Cooperate with other agencies and organizations for the purpose of promoting appearance and preservation activities in the City.
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Identify any properties which may be eligible for recognition awards because of significant accomplishments in the area of appearance or preservation.
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Prepare a set of bylaws for review and approval by the Mayor and City Council and operate the Commission in accordance with those approved bylaws.