There is hereby created and established for the city, the Tulia Depot and Historical Preservation Commission, which shall be composed of five (5) members. At no time shall there be more than two (2) members of the commission that are then currently on the city council, including the mayor. Additionally, at least one member of the Swisher County Historical Commission shall be appointed to the commission and at least one representative from the Swisher County Archives and Museum Association, being a member or members of the museum board of directors and/or the museum director. The members shall be resident citizens of the city, all of whom shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, to serve for terms of two (2) years, except that three (3) of the initial members shall have two-year terms and two (2) of the initial members shall have a one-year term so that thereafter the members shall have staggered terms. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose position is vacant in the same manner as provided for the original appointment of said vacant member. Members of the commission may be removed by the mayor, with the consent of the city council, after public hearing and for cause set forth in writing. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation.
(Ordinance 2012-17 adopted 11/27/12)
The Tulia Depot and Historical Preservation Commission shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman and such other officers as they deem appropriate from its membership. The commission shall adopt an annual budget for restoration, improvements and maintenance of the Tulia Depot and other historical sites in the city. The proposed budget shall be presented to the city council for consideration and approval as part of the city’s annual budget. The commission shall be responsible for and establish procedures for the use and rental of the Tulia Depot, which procedures shall not discriminate against any person, organization or entity because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. In addition, the commission shall do and perform such other acts and duties as it may be called upon to perform and do by the city manager or the city council.
(Ordinance 2012-17 adopted 11/27/12)
The commission may provide for regular and special meetings and adopt such rules and regulations for its own operation as deemed advisable by its members, such to be approved by the city council. All meetings of the commission shall be held in compliance with the open meetings laws of the state. Additionally, the Swisher County Historical Commission shall be entitled to hold their member and/or officer meetings at the Tulia Depot without charge for use of the facility.
(Ordinance 2012-17 adopted 11/27/12)