There is created a historical commission, which shall consist of five members.
The historical commission is established specifically for the preservation of the Northwestern Pacific Depot building which is a structure of significant historic and architectural worth, and for the administration of the museum to be housed in said building which will provide reminders of past eras, events, and persons important to the city. The museum will be a receptacle for future generations as an example of physical amenities used by past generations.
(Ord. 355 § 1, 1975; Ord. 97-611 § 2; Ord. 2006-663 § 2)
The historical commission shall consist of five members. The term of office for historical commission members shall be three years.
(Ord. 355 § 2, 1975; Ord. 90-558; Ord. 97-611 § 2; Ord. 98-616 § 2; Ord. 2005-654 § 2; Ord. 2006-663 § 2)
The mayor may designate one member of the city council to attend the meetings of the historical commission and provide the council with periodic reports concerning the commission's activities. While attending commission meetings, the designated council member shall observe such rules of conduct as may be adopted and amended by the council from time to time.
(Ord. 355 § 3, 1975; Ord. 97-611 § 2; Ord. 98-616 § 2; Ord. 2006-663 § 2)
A. 
The commission shall determine the types of material artifacts to be displayed in the museum.
B. 
The commission shall recommend hours the museum will remain open.
C. 
The commission is authorized to accept material to be displayed either as gifts or loans and shall determine how such material will be marked and identified.
(Ord. 355 § 4, 1975; Ord. 97-611 § 2; Ord. 2006-663 § 2)